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Ralph J Bunche Elementary

8101 SIMON ST, METAIRIE, LA 70003

Ranked 63 of 157 in Louisiana

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Ralph J Bunche Elementary

8101 SIMON ST, METAIRIE, LA 70003

About Ralph J Bunche Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 37% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
256
Total Students
$53838
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.7%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 38.1%
Black 48.6%
Two+ Races 1.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
9.7%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
38.1%
Black
48.6%
Two+ Races
1.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 256
46.4%
119 Female
53.6%
137 Male

Student Population

256 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ralph J Bunche Elementary Contact Information

Address

8101 SIMON ST, METAIRIE, LA 70003

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Phone

(504) 934-4875

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The school is undergoing major construction: a new campus building (as part of a combined “Bunche/Washington School” project) is being built, and structural work is already in progress. The district recently announced a new clear-bag policy for upper elementary through high-school students, starting 2025-26, the change will affect all campuses including Bunche.

FAQ

Q1. Is the school cheerful?

Ans. Many families say it feels bright and friendly.

Q2. Are teachers supportive?

Ans. Yes, they guide students patiently.

Q3. Is homework heavy?

Ans. Not really, it stays light.

Q4. Do kids get outdoor time?

Ans. Yes, recess is daily.

Q5. Are events at Ralph J Bunche Elementary simple?

Ans. Yes, but meaningful for students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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