D.c. Reeves Elementary School

18026 Sisters Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 695 students in grades 3-4, D.c. Reeves Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

D.c. Reeves Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

D.c. Reeves Elementary School's student population of 695 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

D.c. Reeves 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 D.c. Reeves Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#679 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
32%
33%
42%
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
37%
41%
White
42%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is D.c. Reeves Elementary School's ranking?
D.c. Reeves Elementary School is ranked #679 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are D.c. Reeves Elementary School often compared to?
D.c. Reeves Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Vinyard Elementary School, Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend D.c. Reeves Elementary School?
695 students attend D.c. Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of D.c. Reeves Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.c. Reeves Elementary School?
D.c. Reeves Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does D.c. Reeves Elementary School offer ?
D.c. Reeves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D.c. Reeves Elementary School part of?
D.c. Reeves Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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5   9/30/2019
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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