Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Hill 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 60% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Oak Hill Elementary School?
480 students attend Oak Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oak Hill Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Hill Elementary School offer ?
Oak Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Hill Elementary School part of?
Oak Hill Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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