Boley Elementary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Boley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boley Elementary School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Boley Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#400 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
60%
42%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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 is Boley Elementary School's ranking?
Boley Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Boley Elementary School often compared to?
Boley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Boley Elementary School?
218 students attend Boley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Boley Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boley Elementary School?
Boley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boley Elementary School offer ?
Boley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Boley Elementary School part of?
Boley Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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