Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pecan Grove Primary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (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 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pecan Grove Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pecan Grove Primary School's student population of 571 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pecan Grove Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pecan Grove Primary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#348 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
9%
Black
49%
42%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecan Grove Primary School's ranking?
Pecan Grove Primary School is ranked #348 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Pecan Grove Primary School often compared to?
Pecan Grove Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonzales Primary School, G. W. Carver Primary School, Dutchtown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 Pecan Grove Primary School?
571 students attend Pecan Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pecan Grove Primary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pecan Grove Primary School?
Pecan Grove Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pecan Grove Primary School offer ?
Pecan Grove Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pecan Grove Primary School part of?
Pecan Grove Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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