Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry Heights Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Heights Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
73%
41%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Henry Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Heights Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Henry Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dolby Elementary School, College Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Henry Heights Elementary School?
324 students attend Henry Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Henry Heights Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Heights Elementary School?
Henry Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Heights Elementary School offer ?
Henry Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Henry Heights Elementary School part of?
Henry Heights Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
Great school
5 12/11/2012
This is one of the few French Immersion schools available in the parish.
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