Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wesley Ray 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 65% 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: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wesley Ray Elementary School serves the eastern part of Angie, LA, covering an area of approximately 104.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wesley Ray Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wesley Ray 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 Wesley Ray Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#777 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Black
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2004–2025. 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 Wesley Ray Elementary School's ranking?
Wesley Ray Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Wesley Ray Elementary School often compared to?
Wesley Ray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Elementary School, Enon 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 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Wesley Ray Elementary School?
255 students attend Wesley Ray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wesley Ray Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wesley Ray Elementary School?
Wesley Ray Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wesley Ray Elementary School offer ?
Wesley Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesley Ray Elementary School part of?
Wesley Ray Elementary School is part of Washington Parish School District.
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