Romeville Elementary School (Closed 2013)

9156 Central School St
Convent, LA 70723
Romeville Elementary School serves 87 students in grades 1-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
35-39%
71%
(11-12)
45-49%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Romeville Elementary School?
87 students attend Romeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Romeville Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romeville Elementary School?
Romeville Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Romeville Elementary School offer ?
Romeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Romeville Elementary School part of?
Romeville Elementary School is part of St. James Parish School District.

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