Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School

1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonella A. St. Ville 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#763 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
35%
11%
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Black
53%
41%
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White
6%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School's ranking?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School often compared to?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ella C. Pittman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School?
416 students attend Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School offer ?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School part of?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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