Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#868 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. Smith Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W. Smith Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
362 students attend W. Smith Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. Smith Jr. Elementary School offer ?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. Smith Jr. Elementary School part of?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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