Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)31%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)39%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School?
533 students attend Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School?
Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School offer ?
Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School part of?
Sarah Towles Reed Elementary School is part of Recovery School District-Lde.
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