Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carrie Martin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
49%
41%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Carrie Martin Elementary School?
142 students attend Carrie Martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Carrie Martin Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrie Martin Elementary School?
Carrie Martin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carrie Martin Elementary School offer ?
Carrie Martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carrie Martin Elementary School part of?
Carrie Martin Elementary School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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