Public schools in Harvey, LA
7 open public schools with an address in Harvey, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,592
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Harvey public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Harvey, LA: 4 elementary, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,592 students, an average of 656 per school. The largest campus is West Jefferson High School (1,438 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodland West School (631).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Harvey
Elementary schools in Harvey
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 471 | 12.8:1 | |
| Laureate Academy Charter School Jefferson Parish · Charter | KG–08 | 532 | 31.3:1 | |
| Woodland West School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 631 | 16.5:1 | |
| Woodmere School Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 629 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Harvey
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jcfa Jefferson Parish · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 127 | 11.7:1 | |
| Jefferson RISE Charter School Jefferson Parish · Charter | 06–12 | 764 | 17.8:1 | |
| West Jefferson High School Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,438 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.8%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black53%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Harvey schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,592 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Harvey
How many public schools are in Harvey, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Harvey: 4 elementary, 3 high. Together they reported 4,592 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Harvey?
All listed public schools with an address in Harvey belong to Jefferson Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Harvey?
West Jefferson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Harvey, with 1,438 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Harvey?
Yes. 3 of the 7 public schools in Harvey are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Jcfa, Jefferson RISE Charter School, Laureate Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Harvey schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Harvey public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Harvey guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities