Serving 614 students in grades 2-3, Honey Island Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Honey Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Honey Island Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Honey Island Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Honey Island Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
56%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honey Island Elementary School's ranking?
Honey Island Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Honey Island Elementary School often compared to?
Honey Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonne Ecole Elementary School, Henry Mayfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Honey Island Elementary School?
614 students attend Honey Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Honey Island Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honey Island Elementary School?
Honey Island Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Honey Island Elementary School offer ?
Honey Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Honey Island Elementary School part of?
Honey Island Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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