Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center

829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center's student population of 319 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
11%
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Black
67%
41%
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White
16%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
319 students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offer ?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center part of?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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