Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
A. A. Nelson Elementary School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. A. Nelson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
32%
41%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. A. Nelson Elementary School's ranking?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are A. A. Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
A. A. Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend A. A. Nelson Elementary School?
772 students attend A. A. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of A. A. Nelson Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. A. Nelson Elementary School?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. A. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A. A. Nelson Elementary School part of?
A. A. Nelson Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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