Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodmere 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodmere Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodmere 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 Woodmere Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1113 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
80%
42%
White
1%
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
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodmere Elementary School's ranking?
Woodmere Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodmere Elementary School often compared to?
Woodmere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodmere Elementary School?
395 students attend Woodmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodmere Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodmere Elementary School?
Woodmere Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodmere Elementary School offer ?
Woodmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woodmere Elementary School part of?
Woodmere Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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