Kelly Elementary School (Closed 2013)

3351 Hwy 506 West
Kelly, LA 71441
Kelly Elementary School serves 127 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
55-59%
71%
(11-12)
50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
16%
41%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Kelly Elementary School?
127 students attend Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kelly Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kelly Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kelly Elementary School part of?
Kelly Elementary School is part of Caldwell Parish School District.

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