E. S. Richardson Elementary School

515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades 4-5, E. S. Richardson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

E. S. Richardson Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

E. S. Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#964 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
29%
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21%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
59%
42%
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White
37%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E. S. Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
342 students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of E. S. Richardson Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does E. S. Richardson Elementary School offer ?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is E. S. Richardson Elementary School part of?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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