Paulina Elementary School
Tel:
(225)258-4704
- Paulina Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (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 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Paulina Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paulina Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paulina Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #485 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 41% | 44% |
| White | 57% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. James Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paulina Elementary School is Lutcher High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lutcher High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lutcher Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lutcher Lutcher Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 123 students
2.1 miles
2461 N. King Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225)258-5402 2.1 PK-5 123 - Lutcher Lutcher High School Grades: 7-12 | 1004 students
2.3 miles
1910 West Main Street
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225)258-5314 2.3 7-12 1004 - Vacherie Sixth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 283 students
2.3 miles
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225)258-4642 2.3 PK-6 283 - Gramercy Gramercy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 595 students
2.8 miles
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225)258-4804 2.8 PK-6 595 - Vacherie Vacherie Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 313 students
5.7 miles
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225)258-5252 5.7 PK-6 313
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