Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sixth Ward Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixth Ward Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#188 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
42%
White
93%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixth Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Sixth Ward Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sixth Ward Elementary School often compared to?
Sixth Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Eastside Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School?
291 students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sixth Ward Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sixth Ward Elementary School offer ?
Sixth Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sixth Ward Elementary School part of?
Sixth Ward Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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