Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martial Billeaud 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 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than 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: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martial Billeaud 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
Martial Billeaud Elementary School's student population of 751 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martial Billeaud Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martial Billeaud Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#135 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
23%
42%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martial Billeaud Elementary School's ranking?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
751 students attend Martial Billeaud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Martial Billeaud Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martial Billeaud Elementary School?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martial Billeaud Elementary School offer ?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martial Billeaud Elementary School part of?
Martial Billeaud Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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