W. Smith Jr. Elementary School vs. Lacoste Elementary School
Should I attend W. Smith Jr. 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
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Lacoste Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
324 students
675 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#264 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
63
Kindergarten Students
53
83
Grade 1 Students
60
96
Grade 2 Students
42
105
Grade 3 Students
41
120
Grade 4 Students
47
105
Grade 5 Students
47
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
79%
21%
% White
8%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
