Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peabody Montessori Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peabody Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Peabody Montessori Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peabody Montessori Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peabody Montessori Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#92 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
46%
42%
White
49%
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
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Peabody Montessori Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Peabody Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Peabody Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Peabody Montessori Elementary School?
476 students attend Peabody Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Peabody Montessori Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peabody Montessori Elementary School?
Peabody Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peabody Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Peabody Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Peabody Montessori Elementary School part of?
Peabody Montessori Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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