Serving 275 students in grades 4-5, E. S. Richardson 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. S. Richardson Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Minden, LA, covering an area of approximately 228.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 16.7 miles at the furthest points.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. S. Richardson Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. S. Richardson 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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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
#894 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. S. Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
275 students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of E. S. Richardson Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does E. S. Richardson Elementary School offer ?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. S. Richardson Elementary School part of?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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