Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Leonville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leonville Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonville Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#420 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
35%
42%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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 Leonville Elementary School's ranking?
Leonville Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Leonville Elementary School often compared to?
Leonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Barre Middle School, Park Vista Elementary School, Lawtell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Leonville Elementary School?
600 students attend Leonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Leonville Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonville Elementary School?
Leonville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonville Elementary School offer ?
Leonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Leonville Elementary School part of?
Leonville Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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