Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry Heights 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Heights Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry Heights 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 Henry Heights Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#827 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
75%
42%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Heights Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Henry Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dolby Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School, College Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Henry Heights Elementary School?
315 students attend Henry Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Henry Heights Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Heights Elementary School?
Henry Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry Heights Elementary School offer ?
Henry Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Heights Elementary School part of?
Henry Heights Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is one of the few French Immersion schools available in the parish.
They have small class sizes and caring professors.
5 10/10/2025
Great school
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