W.l. Abney Elementary School

825 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 867 students in grades 1-5, W.l. Abney 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 31% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

W.l. Abney Elementary School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
867 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

W.l. Abney 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 W.l. Abney 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#539 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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31%
29%
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38%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
63%
42%
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White
24%
43%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.l. Abney Elementary School's ranking?
W.l. Abney Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.l. Abney Elementary School often compared to?
W.l. Abney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glynn H. Brock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend W.l. Abney Elementary School?
867 students attend W.l. Abney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of W.l. Abney Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.l. Abney Elementary School?
W.l. Abney Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does W.l. Abney Elementary School offer ?
W.l. Abney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is W.l. Abney Elementary School part of?
W.l. Abney Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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