Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Henry V. Adams 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Black
93%
42%
White
5%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Henry V. Adams Elementary School?
522 students attend Henry V. Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Henry V. Adams Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry V. Adams Elementary School?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry V. Adams Elementary School offer ?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Henry V. Adams Elementary School part of?
Henry V. Adams Elementary School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.
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