Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Tel:
(504)340-4937
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #778 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 6% |
| Black | 45% | 44% |
| White | 33% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is Joseph A. Cuillier Senior Career Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is L.h. Marrero Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marrero Joseph A. Cuillier Senior Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-6963 0.5 9-12 n/a - Marrero John Ehret High School Grades: 9-12 | 2192 students
0.6 miles
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-7651 0.6 9-12 2192 - Harvey Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 428 students
0.8 miles
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504)366-1708 0.8 PK-5 428 - Marrero L.h. Marrero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 808 students
0.8 miles
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-5842 0.8 6-8 808 - Gretna Laureate Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-2 | 184 students
0.9 miles
3400 6th Street
Gretna, LA 70054
(504)349-7600 0.9 PK-2 184
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