Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy's student population of 342 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is 0.22, 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
#1190 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
6%
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
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy's ranking?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is ranked #1190 out of 1,244 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
342 students attend O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy offer ?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy part of?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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