William Hart Elementary School
Tel:
(504)366-4346
- William Hart Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
William Hart Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William Hart Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Hart Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Hart Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #873 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 6% |
| Black | 50% | 44% |
| White | 9% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Hart Elementary School is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
0.6 miles
1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)362-9929 0.6 PK-5 284 - Gretna Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.6 miles
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)363-4300 0.6 9-12 400 - New Orleans Young Audiences Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 697 students
0.6 miles
1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504)717-1200 0.6 K-6 697 - Gretna Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
0.7 miles
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)366-3582 0.7 PK-5 362 - Gretna L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies Grades: 6-8 | 242 students
0.9 miles
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)349-7768 0.9 6-8 242
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