Serving 936 students in grades 1-5, W.l. Abney 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.L. Abney Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Slidell, LA, covering an area of approximately 33.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.l. Abney Elementary School's student population of 936 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Our mission is to create a shift in culture, engage students in vibrant learning experiences, empower teachers to take risks, and enrich our school communities.
School Rankings
W.l. Abney 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 W.l. Abney Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#873 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Hunter Green and Heather Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.l. Abney Elementary School's ranking?
W.l. Abney Elementary School is ranked #873 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.l. Abney Elementary School often compared to?
W.l. Abney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glynn H. Brock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W.l. Abney Elementary School?
936 students attend W.l. Abney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of W.l. Abney Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.l. Abney Elementary School?
W.l. Abney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.l. Abney Elementary School offer ?
W.l. Abney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.l. Abney Elementary School part of?
W.l. Abney Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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