West St. John Elementary School (k-7)
Tel:
(985) 497-3347
West St. John Elementary School (k-7) serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West St. John Elementary School (k-7) placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
School Overview
West St. John Elementary School (k-7)'s student population of 302 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 302 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
West St. John Elementary School (k-7) is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West St. John Elementary School (k-7) is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #628 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 99% | 43% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. John The Baptist Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to West St. John Elementary School (k-7) is West St. John High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fifth Ward Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reserve Fifth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 495 students
2.1 miles
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221 2.1 PK-4 495 - Edgard West St. John High School Grades: 8-12 | 195 students
2.1 miles
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271 2.1 8-12 195 - Garyville St. John Child Development Center Grades: PK | 96 students
2.9 miles
117 Stebbins Street
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-3917 2.9 PK 96 - Reserve East St. John High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,456 student
3.1 miles
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226 3.1 9-12 1,456 - La Place East St. John Elementary School Grades: 5-8 | 426 students
3.3 miles
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450 3.3 5-8 426
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