Serving 341 students in grades 4-5, Brusly Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brusly Upper Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brusly Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brusly Upper Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
43%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brusly Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Brusly Upper Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Brusly Upper Elementary School?
341 students attend Brusly Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brusly Upper Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brusly Upper Elementary School?
Brusly Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brusly Upper Elementary School offer ?
Brusly Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Brusly Upper Elementary School part of?
Brusly Upper Elementary School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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