Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Regular School · Metairie, LA
Ralph J Bunche Elementary is a regular school school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 470 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 212 | 45% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 44% |
| White | 39 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 470 | 257M / 213F |
English Language Learners: 56 (12% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-24% | 29.5% | 137 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 40.7% | 137 |
| Science Proficiency | 10-14% | — | 135 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 470 | 100% |
Contact & Location
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504)934-4875
Other Schools in District
- A.C. Alexander School Elementary
- Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Elementary
- Alice Birney Elementary School Elementary
- Allen Ellender School Elementary
- Bissonet Plaza School Elementary
- Bridgedale Elementary School Elementary
- Chateau Estates School Elementary
- Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 70003) → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
220084002447
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD