How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Tom Benson School | Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kenner, LA | Kenner, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 631 | 327 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Tom Benson School | Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,155 | $14,155 |
| District | Jefferson Parish | Jefferson Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Tom Benson School | Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.7% | 19.9% |
| African American | 24.2% | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.9% | 44.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Tom Benson School | Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 669:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.8% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 96 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.