Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Estherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Estherwood Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Estherwood, LA, covering an area of approximately 35.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Estherwood Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Estherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estherwood Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#209 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Estherwood Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Estherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Estherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Egan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Estherwood Elementary School?
203 students attend Estherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Estherwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estherwood Elementary School?
Estherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Estherwood Elementary School offer ?
Estherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estherwood Elementary School part of?
Estherwood Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
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