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 13:1.
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
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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
13:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
86%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
1%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted45.5%
27.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2020. View full 22-year historical data
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 13:1.
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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