West St. John Elementary School (k-7)
Tel:
(985)497-3347
- West St. John Elementary School (k-7) serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- West St. John Elementary School (k-7)'s student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West St. John Elementary School (k-7)'s student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West St. John Elementary School (k-7) is 0.00, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #460 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 100% | 44% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. John the Baptist Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West St. John Elementary School (k-7) is West St. John High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fifth Ward Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fifth Ward Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reserve Fifth Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 398 students
2.1 miles
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985)536-4221 2.1 PK-8 398 - Edgard West St. John High School Grades: 8-12 | 188 students
2.1 miles
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985)497-3271 2.1 8-12 188 - Garyville St. John Child Development Center Grades: PK | 101 students
2.9 miles
117 Stebbins Street
Garyville, LA 70051
(985)535-3917 2.9 PK 101 - Reserve East St. John High School Grades: 9-12 | 1433 students
3.1 miles
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985)536-4226 3.1 9-12 1433 - La Place East St. John Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 629 students
3.3 miles
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985)536-8450 3.3 PK-8 629
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