Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Tel:
(504) 340-4937
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
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 5%)
School Overview
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #666 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 48% | 43% |
| White | 28% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 2,193 students
0.6 miles
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651 0.6 9-12 2,193 - Harvey Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.8 miles
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708 0.8 PK-5 387 - Marrero L.h. Marrero Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 829 students
0.8 miles
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842 0.8 6-8 829 - Gretna Laureate Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 246 students
0.9 miles
3400 6th Street
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 349-7600 0.9 PK-3 246
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