Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.w. Faulk 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J.W. Faulk Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lafayette, LA, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.w. Faulk Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
J.w. Faulk 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 J.w. Faulk Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1045 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.w. Faulk Elementary School's ranking?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School is ranked #1045 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J.w. Faulk Elementary School often compared to?
J.w. Faulk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evangeline Elementary School, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.w. Faulk Elementary School?
424 students attend J.w. Faulk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of J.w. Faulk Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.w. Faulk Elementary School?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does J.w. Faulk Elementary School offer ?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.w. Faulk Elementary School part of?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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