Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howell Park 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
86%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Howell Park Elementary School?
178 students attend Howell Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Howell Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howell Park Elementary School?
Howell Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howell Park Elementary School offer ?
Howell Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howell Park Elementary School part of?
Howell Park Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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