Harriet Tubman Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)49%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Harriet Tubman Elementary School?
500 students attend Harriet Tubman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Harriet Tubman Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriet Tubman Elementary School?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harriet Tubman Elementary School offer ?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harriet Tubman Elementary School part of?
Harriet Tubman Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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