Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Birney 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice Birney Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alice Birney 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 Alice Birney Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#784 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
64%
9%
Black
14%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Birney Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Birney Elementary School is ranked #784 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Alice Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Alice Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold Keller Elementary School, Bissonet Plaza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary School?
531 students attend Alice Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Alice Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Birney Elementary School?
Alice Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Birney Elementary School offer ?
Alice Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alice Birney Elementary School part of?
Alice Birney Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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