Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School vs. J.w. Faulk Elementary School
Should you attend Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School or J.w. Faulk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
J.w. Faulk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.w. Faulk 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
291 students
430 students


% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers


Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1045 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
-
40
Kindergarten Students
43
70
Grade 1 Students
54
65
Grade 2 Students
49
67
Grade 3 Students
50
67
Grade 4 Students
51
56
Grade 5 Students
44
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a

% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a

% Hispanic
5%
4%


% Black
90%
91%


% White
3%
2%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.17


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
93%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
n/a
