Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Joseph J. Davies Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arabi Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School, W. Smith Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
638 students attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph J. Davies Elementary School offer ?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School part of?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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