Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired serves 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
56%
41%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
81 students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired students are Black, and 44% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired part of?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is part of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired School District.
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