Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonella A. St. Ville 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
53%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School's ranking?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School?
416 students attend Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School offer ?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School part of?
Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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