Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nelson 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 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nelson Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
283 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nelson Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Nelson Elementary School District.
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