Mildred S. Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(504)436-4626
- Mildred S. Harris Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #839 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 6% |
| Black | 33% | 44% |
| White | 20% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is Riverside Alternative High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverside Alternative High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joshua Butler Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwego Joshua Butler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
0.4 miles
300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)341-1351 0.4 PK-5 499 - Westwego Riverside Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 86 students
0.6 miles
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)437-3050 0.6 1-12 86 - New Orleans Harahan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 510 students
1.5 miles
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504)737-3918 1.5 PK-5 510 - Metairie International School Of Louisiana Jefferson Parish Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 429 students
1.8 miles
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504)934-4875 1.8 K-8 429 - New Orleans Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
2.0 miles
4440 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504)733-9461 2.0 PK-5 367
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