Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center

829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
60%
42%
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White
24%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
262 students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offer ?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center part of?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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