Hillsdale Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary School?
475 students attend Hillsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hillsdale Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Elementary School offer ?
Hillsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillsdale Elementary School part of?
Hillsdale Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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