Norco Primary serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Norco Primary?
245 students attend Norco Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Norco Primary students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norco Primary?
Norco Primary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norco Primary offer ?
Norco Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Norco Primary part of?
Norco Primary is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
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