Richard Elementary School vs. Branch Elementary School
Should I attend Richard Elementary School or Branch 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
Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
482 students
357 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#147 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
18
Kindergarten Students
46
36
Grade 1 Students
55
38
Grade 2 Students
66
49
Grade 3 Students
47
37
Grade 4 Students
57
42
Grade 5 Students
49
38
Grade 6 Students
54
32
Grade 7 Students
51
38
Grade 8 Students
42
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%