Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sun City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sun City Elementary School serves the southern part of Bossier City, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most areas within this zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sun City Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sun City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun City Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun City Elementary School's ranking?
Sun City Elementary School is ranked #517 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sun City Elementary School often compared to?
Sun City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sun City Elementary School?
492 students attend Sun City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sun City Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun City Elementary School?
Sun City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sun City Elementary School offer ?
Sun City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun City Elementary School part of?
Sun City Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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