Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Park 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Elementary School serves the southwest part of Baton Rouge, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being around 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Park Elementary School 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 Park Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#908 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
97%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
1%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #908 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
300 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Park Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Elementary School located?
Park Elementary School is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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