Mildred S. Harris Elementary School

1805 Bridge City Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mildred S. Harris 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mildred S. Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Mildred S. Harris 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 Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#799 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
29%
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20-24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
41%
9%
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Black
42%
42%
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White
14%
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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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is ranked #799 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Mildred S. Harris Elementary School?
357 students attend Mildred S. Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mildred S. Harris Elementary School offer ?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred S. Harris Elementary School part of?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   1/18/2021
The school is great It has a lot of activities for kid to do and play. I will recommend this school to everyone. It's just a perfect school.
- Posted by Parent - Hudson's Mother

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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