Nebo Elementary School

Summary:

Nebo Elementary School is a public school in Jena, Louisiana, serving grades PK-8 with 162 students. The school is part of the LaSalle Parish school district, which is ranked 16 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Nebo Elementary School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, where students often exceed state and district averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools. Additionally, Nebo Elementary has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other schools in the state. This level of academic achievement is noteworthy and suggests the school is providing a strong educational foundation for its students.

One unique aspect of Nebo Elementary is its racial makeup, which is significantly less diverse than the surrounding schools. The school's student population is overwhelmingly white, ranging from 95% to 98% over the past three years. This lack of diversity is in contrast to the more balanced racial compositions of nearby schools, such as Goodpine Middle School and Fellowship Elementary School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance within the LaSalle Parish district. The school's socioeconomic factors, with a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may also contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 300 Hwy. 777
       Jena, LA  71342


(318) 992-4416

District: LaSalle Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,622 Help


Students who attend Nebo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jena Junior High School
    LaSalle Junior High School
High:    Jena High School
    LaSalle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Hispanic:
3.3%
American Indian:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nebo Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the LaSalle Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nebo Elementary School ranks better than 69.5% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Nebo Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the LaSalle Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (96%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 12, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the LaSalle Parish School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nebo Elementary School is $13,622. 2 elementary schools in the LaSalle Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nebo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo Elementary School 70th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Nebo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Nebo Elementary School 137th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Nebo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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LaSalle Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks LaSalle Parish 16th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nebo Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 75.25 175th 725 75.9%
2008 80.36 123rd 743 83.4%
2009 80.39 128th 738 82.7%
2010 73.03 221st 736 70.0%
2011 64.75 308th 766 59.8%
2012 65.67 278th 764 63.6%
2013 73.79 181st 772 76.6%
2014 74.96 170th 777 78.1%
2015 77.60 149th 792 81.2%
2016 80.60 122nd 742 83.6%
2017 79.16 137th 739 81.5%
2018 71.81 144th 728 80.2%
2019 76.14 184th 731 74.8%
2021 74.08 175th 729 76.0%
2022 67.98 237th 727 67.4%
2023 61.47 303rd 730 58.5%
2024 87.38 70th 675 89.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.04 101st 682 85.2%
2019 84.21 73rd 697 89.5%
2021 70.87 187th 719 74.0%
2022 58.65 295th 724 59.3%
2023 66.55 226th 723 68.7%
2024 79.27 118th 674 82.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.04 16th 684 97.7%
2021 85.99 71st 705 89.9%
2022 58.60 296th 701 57.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.48 310th 696 55.5%
2021 46.76 389th 704 44.7%
2022 49.63 380th 712 46.6%
2023 59.74 307th 713 56.9%
2024 86.40 71st 651 89.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.71 271st 516 47.5%
2019 59.55 227th 517 56.1%
2021 55.37 253rd 522 51.5%
2022 50.72 282nd 517 45.5%
2023 43.88 330th 518 36.3%
2024 74.42 103rd 434 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nebo Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.79 73rd 396 81.6%
2008 64.00 160th 413 61.3%
2009 73.46 108th 425 74.6%
2010 68.40 135th 408 66.9%
2011 66.51 143rd 412 65.3%
2012 70.01 130th 442 70.6%
2013 51.67 232nd 457 49.2%
2014 57.87 198th 470 57.9%
2015 48.72 263rd 482 45.4%
2016 79.09 77th 435 82.3%
2017 67.88 139th 437 68.2%
2018 76.54 63rd 411 84.7%
2019 62.76 181st 449 59.7%
2021 76.81 97th 459 78.9%
2022 64.20 162nd 460 64.8%
2023 57.47 196th 465 57.8%
2024 69.27 137th 449 69.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.43 233rd 430 45.8%
2021 83.06 57th 455 87.5%
2022 73.11 97th 458 78.8%
2023 93.86 18th 459 96.1%
2024 71.17 113th 444 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.60 183rd 441 58.5%
2023 71.01 116th 444 73.9%
2024 64.53 152nd 415 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.48 174th 418 58.4%
2021 85.59 51st 442 88.5%
2023 36.01 284th 443 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 150th 338 55.6%
2019 44.10 213th 350 39.1%
2021 56.88 161st 358 55.0%
2022 42.89 222nd 362 38.7%
2023 40.58 227th 352 35.5%
2024 48.94 182nd 320 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nebo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 167 167
1990 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1992 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1995 123 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1996 123 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1997 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1999 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 173 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2007 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 157 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 177 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2010 173 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 179
2011 178 0 0 5 6 0 2 0 191
2012 172 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 180
2013 165 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 173
2014 162 3 0 1 1 0 2 0 169
2015 143 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 148
2016 155 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 159
2017 156 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 160
2018 166 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 168
2019 158 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 161
2020 137 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 139
2021 152 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 155
2022 146 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 152
2023 154 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 162
2024 144 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nebo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 10.0 16.7 30.5
1990 164 10.0 16.4 29.9
1991 149 10.0 14.9 32.2
1992 144 9.0 16.0 34.7
1993 129 9.0 14.3 45.7
1994 133 10.0 13.3 43.6
1995 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1996 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1997 121 10.0 12.1 43.8
1998 125 10.0 12.5 35.2
1999 130 10.0 13.0 50.8
2000 130 11.0 11.8 43.8
2001 136 11.0 12.4 41.9
2002 153 12.0 12.8 43.1
2003 153 12.0 12.8 43.1
2004 174 12.0 14.5 36.8
2005 184 12.1 15.2 44.6
2006 177 12.1 14.6 46.3
2007 168 12.5 13.4 53.6
2008 161 12.5 12.9 38.5
2009 181 15.5 11.7 43.1
2010 179 12.6 14.1 52
2011 191 12.4 15.3 52.9
2012 180 12.4 14.4 49.4
2013 173 12.1 14.2 49.1
2014 169 12.1 13.8 53.8
2015 148 13.0 11.3 52.7
2016 159 17.0 9.3 56.6
2017 160 14.4 11.0 61.9
2018 168 11.5 14.6 48.8
2019 161 11.5 14.0 41
2020 139 11.5 12.0 39.6
2021 155 10.9 14.1 31
2022 152 10.9 13.8 26.3
2023 162 11.5 14.0 28.4
2024 150 12.5 12.0 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nebo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 167 10.0 16.7 30.5
1990 164 10.0 16.4 29.9
1991 149 10.0 14.9 32.2
1992 144 9.0 16.0 34.7
1993 129 9.0 14.3 45.7
1994 133 10.0 13.3 43.6
1995 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1996 124 10.0 12.4 34.7
1997 121 10.0 12.1 43.8
1998 125 10.0 12.5 35.2
1999 130 10.0 13.0 50.8
2000 130 11.0 11.8 43.8
2001 136 11.0 12.4 41.9
2002 153 12.0 12.8 43.1
2003 153 12.0 12.8 43.1
2004 174 12.0 14.5 36.8
2005 184 12.1 15.2 44.6
2006 177 12.1 14.6 46.3
2007 168 12.5 13.4 53.6
2008 161 12.5 12.9 38.5
2009 181 15.5 11.7 43.1
2010 179 12.6 14.1 52
2011 191 12.4 15.3 52.9
2012 180 12.4 14.4 49.4
2013 173 12.1 14.2 49.1
2014 169 12.1 13.8 53.8
2015 148 13.0 11.3 52.7
2016 159 17.0 9.3 56.6
2017 160 14.4 11.0 61.9
2018 168 11.5 14.6 48.8
2019 161 11.5 14.0 41
2020 139 11.5 12.0 39.6
2021 155 10.9 14.1 31
2022 152 10.9 13.8 26.3
2023 162 11.5 14.0 28.4
2024 150 12.5 12.0 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nebo Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,242
2018 $12,087
2019 $12,135
2020 $13,064
2021 $12,602
2022 $13,622

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nebo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 303rd of 730 Elementary schools
 16.3%
Ranks 181st of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 196th of 465 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)90100
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebo Elementary School)9082
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Parish)8177
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)8448
 36%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)5656
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)94100
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo Elementary School)9471
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Parish)8477
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)4443
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)5468
 14%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)9388
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo Elementary School)7881
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Parish)8279
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)5738
 19%
   5th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)6353
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)8259
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo Elementary School)6947
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Parish)8577
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)5030
 20%
   6th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)6748
 19%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)8078
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo Elementary School)7378
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (LaSalle Parish)7872
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)3361
 28%
   7th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)6263
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)8273
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nebo Elementary School)6941
 28%
   8th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle Parish)8465
 19%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161162
 0.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White158154
 2.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%28.4%
 12.6%


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Nebo Elementary School ranks 70th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Nebo Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Nebo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jena Junior High School
Middle : LaSalle Junior High School
High : Jena High School
High : LaSalle High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Nebo Elementary School.


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