Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs. Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Charles M. Burke Elementary School or Ridge Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
665 students
597 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#268 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
12
Kindergarten Students
112
92
Grade 1 Students
124
96
Grade 2 Students
104
92
Grade 3 Students
94
107
Grade 4 Students
118
96
Grade 5 Students
87
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
18%
% Black
24%
23%
% White
44%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%