Joseph J. Davies Elementary School vs. Lacoste Elementary School
Should I attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School or Lacoste 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
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lacoste Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacoste Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
638 students
675 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#264 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
66
63
Kindergarten Students
95
83
Grade 1 Students
71
96
Grade 2 Students
96
105
Grade 3 Students
109
120
Grade 4 Students
94
105
Grade 5 Students
107
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
66%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%