Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fifth Ward 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 was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Fifth Ward Elementary School?
123 students attend Fifth Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fifth Ward Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifth Ward Elementary School?
Fifth Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fifth Ward Elementary School offer ?
Fifth Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fifth Ward Elementary School part of?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is part of St. James Parish School District.
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