Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mimosa Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mimosa Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mimosa Park Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mimosa Park Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
24%
42%
White
64%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 schools are Mimosa Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mimosa Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luling Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Mimosa Park Elementary School?
564 students attend Mimosa Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mimosa Park Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Mimosa Park Elementary School?
Mimosa Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mimosa Park Elementary School offer ?
Mimosa Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mimosa Park Elementary School part of?
Mimosa Park Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
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