Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Villa Del Rey 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Villa del Rey Elementary School serves a 2.6 square mile area in the southern part of Baton Rouge, LA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school's edges, extending up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Villa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Empower, and Equip
School Rankings
Villa Del Rey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Villa Del Rey 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
#896 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. 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 Villa Del Rey Elementary School's ranking?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked #896 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Villa Del Rey Elementary School often compared to?
Villa Del Rey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audubon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Villa Del Rey Elementary School?
387 students attend Villa Del Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Villa Del Rey Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Villa Del Rey Elementary School?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Villa Del Rey Elementary School offer ?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Villa Del Rey Elementary School part of?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Villa Del Rey Elementary School located?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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