Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. V. Kerr 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. V. Kerr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
R. V. Kerr Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. V. Kerr 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 R. V. Kerr Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#742 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
57%
42%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 R. V. Kerr Elementary School's ranking?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are R. V. Kerr Elementary School often compared to?
R. V. Kerr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waller Elementary School, Bellaire Elementary School, Sun City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend R. V. Kerr Elementary School?
397 students attend R. V. Kerr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of R. V. Kerr Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. V. Kerr Elementary School?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. V. Kerr Elementary School offer ?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. V. Kerr Elementary School part of?
R. V. Kerr Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 1/11/2007
I think that this school had really nice teachers well atleast when i was in this school i am now in 8th grade my name is Krystal Jacobs and i live in guam a small island. Compared to the school i go to now there prices there are really good for lunch here its way to much.They have really nice people and a good libary. They also do a good job on tring to help each person the way they the can learn the best.
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