Waller Elementary School vs. R. V. Kerr Elementary School
Should I attend Waller Elementary School or R. V. Kerr 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
Waller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
R. V. Kerr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. V. Kerr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
439 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#742 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
49
Kindergarten Students
61
56
Grade 1 Students
65
65
Grade 2 Students
67
60
Grade 3 Students
58
54
Grade 4 Students
66
63
Grade 5 Students
64
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
17%
% Black
49%
57%
% White
19%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%