Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#439 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School's ranking?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
604 students attend Hattie A. Watts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hattie A. Watts Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hattie A. Watts Elementary School offer ?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School part of?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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