Avery Island Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hwy 329 Avery Island Road
Avery Island, LA 70513
Avery Island Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
This chart displays total students of Avery Island Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Avery Island Elementary School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avery Island Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Avery Island Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Avery Island Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Avery Island Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Avery Island Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
76%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Avery Island Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Avery Island Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Avery Island Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avery Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avery Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Avery Island Elementary School?
119 students attend Avery Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Avery Island Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avery Island Elementary School?
Avery Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avery Island Elementary School offer ?
Avery Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Avery Island Elementary School part of?
Avery Island Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.