Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sicily Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
52%
42%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Sicily Island Elementary School?
128 students attend Sicily Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sicily Island Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sicily Island Elementary School?
Sicily Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sicily Island Elementary School offer ?
Sicily Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sicily Island Elementary School part of?
Sicily Island Elementary School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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