Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Henry V. Adams 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
93%
42%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Henry V. Adams Elementary School?
522 students attend Henry V. Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Henry V. Adams Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry V. Adams Elementary School?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry V. Adams Elementary School offer ?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Henry V. Adams Elementary School part of?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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