Serving 471 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ella C. Pittman Elementary School serves the northern part of Harvey, LA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Grow
School Rankings
Ella C. Pittman 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 Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#965 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
49%
42%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 #965 out of 1,244 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 Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
471 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, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offer ?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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