Serving 289 students in grades 3-5, Raceland Upper 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raceland Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Raceland Upper Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raceland Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raceland Upper Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
42%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raceland Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Raceland Upper Elementary School is ranked #714 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Raceland Upper Elementary School?
289 students attend Raceland Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Raceland Upper Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raceland Upper Elementary School?
Raceland Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raceland Upper Elementary School offer ?
Raceland Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Raceland Upper Elementary School part of?
Raceland Upper Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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