Serving 208 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Estherwood Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Estherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estherwood Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#209 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
42%
White
92%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
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 1,251 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
208 students attend Estherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Estherwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estherwood Elementary School?
Estherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estherwood Elementary School offer ?
Estherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Estherwood Elementary School part of?
Estherwood Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
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