Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sugarland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugarland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sugarland Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugarland 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 Sugarland Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#824 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
78%
42%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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 Sugarland Elementary School's ranking?
Sugarland Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sugarland Elementary School often compared to?
Sugarland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pesson Addition Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Sugarland Elementary School?
301 students attend Sugarland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sugarland Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugarland Elementary School?
Sugarland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugarland Elementary School offer ?
Sugarland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sugarland Elementary School part of?
Sugarland Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
The staff are hard workers. They go above and beyond to help the students.
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