Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sun City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sun City Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sun City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun City 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
#203 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
19%
42%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Sun City Elementary School's ranking?
Sun City Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sun City Elementary School often compared to?
Sun City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Sun City Elementary School?
583 students attend Sun City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sun City Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun City Elementary School?
Sun City Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun City Elementary School offer ?
Sun City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sun City Elementary School part of?
Sun City Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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