Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Verda 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verda Elementary School serves the western part of Montgomery, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 120.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 17.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verda Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyone Matters Everyone Learns Every Day
School Rankings
Verda 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 Verda Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#529 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)14%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Navy, Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verda Elementary School's ranking?
Verda Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Verda Elementary School?
308 students attend Verda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Verda Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verda Elementary School?
Verda Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Verda Elementary School offer ?
Verda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verda Elementary School part of?
Verda Elementary School is part of Grant Parish School District.
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