Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Seventh Ward Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seventh Ward Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#115 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventh Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Seventh Ward Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Seventh Ward Elementary School often compared to?
Seventh Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juban Parc Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Seventh Ward Elementary School?
344 students attend Seventh Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Seventh Ward Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seventh Ward Elementary School?
Seventh Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seventh Ward Elementary School offer ?
Seventh Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seventh Ward Elementary School part of?
Seventh Ward Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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