Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ella C. Pittman 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#785 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
49%
42%
White
29%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's ranking?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ella C. Pittman Elementary School often compared to?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
452 students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offer ?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ella C. Pittman Elementary School part of?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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