Johnston Street Elementary School served 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)62%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
84%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Johnston Street Elementary School?
363 students attend Johnston Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Johnston Street Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Street Elementary School?
Johnston Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Johnston Street Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Johnston Street Elementary School part of?
Johnston Street Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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