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Oakshire Elementary School vs. Legion Park Elementary School

Should you attend Oakshire Elementary School or Legion Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oakshire Elementary School
5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Legion Park Elementary School
710 Williams Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Legion Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakshire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Legion Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
588 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legion Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakshire Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legion Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakshire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legion Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakshire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legion Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#434 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#567 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakshire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legion Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in LA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legion Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in LA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legion Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 30% in LA)
20-24%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakshire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legion Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oakshire Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Legion Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
56
27
Kindergarten Students
71
44
Grade 1 Students
80
40
Grade 2 Students
83
46
Grade 3 Students
84
40
Grade 4 Students
77
28
Grade 5 Students
65
33
Grade 6 Students
72
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakshire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legion Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Terrebonne Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legion Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oakshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legion Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oakshire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legion Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Terrebonne Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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