Lucille Nesom Memorial

Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Lucille Nesom Memorial's student population of 494 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
494 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Lucille Nesom Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucille Nesom Memorial is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#1059 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
29%
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21%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
9%
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Black
47%
42%
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White
28%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucille Nesom Memorial's ranking?
Lucille Nesom Memorial is ranked #1059 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Lucille Nesom Memorial?
494 students attend Lucille Nesom Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lucille Nesom Memorial students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucille Nesom Memorial?
Lucille Nesom Memorial has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lucille Nesom Memorial offer ?
Lucille Nesom Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lucille Nesom Memorial part of?
Lucille Nesom Memorial is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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