Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Katharine Drexel Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine Drexel Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#287 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
47%
42%
White
33%
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
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine Drexel Elementary School's ranking?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Katharine Drexel Elementary School often compared to?
Katharine Drexel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green T. Lindon Elementary School, Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
563 students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Katharine Drexel Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% 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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Katharine Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Katharine Drexel Elementary School part of?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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