Serving 688 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.c. Reeves Elementary School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
D.c. Reeves Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
40%
42%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.c. Reeves Elementary School's ranking?
D.c. Reeves Elementary School is ranked #765 out of 1,244 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
688 students attend D.c. Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of D.c. Reeves Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
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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