Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Elementary School 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
97%
42%
White
2%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
281 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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