Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. Leo Judice 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. Leo Judice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
L. Leo Judice Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
L. Leo Judice Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. Leo Judice Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#131 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. Leo Judice Elementary School's ranking?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are L. Leo Judice Elementary School often compared to?
L. Leo Judice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Wallace James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
369 students attend L. Leo Judice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of L. Leo Judice Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does L. Leo Judice Elementary School offer ?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L. Leo Judice Elementary School part of?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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