Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Abita Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abita Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Abita Springs Elementary School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abita Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abita Springs Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#55 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
10%
42%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Abita Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Abita Springs Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abita Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Abita Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. E. Lyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Abita Springs Elementary School?
647 students attend Abita Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Abita Springs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abita Springs Elementary School?
Abita Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abita Springs Elementary School offer ?
Abita Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Abita Springs Elementary School part of?
Abita Springs Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 4/4/2007
ASES is a well known school by my entire family. My daughter is on her second year there. She has a speech impediment, which has improved tremendously. I am very well pleased with the progress of my daughter's educational level and the support from ASES.
T. Whitehead
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