Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mildred S. Harris 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
45%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mildred S. Harris Elementary School?
403 students attend Mildred S. Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred S. Harris Elementary School?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mildred S. Harris Elementary School offer ?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mildred S. Harris Elementary School part of?
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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