Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Katharine Drexel 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 is 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Katharine Drexel Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katharine Drexel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine Drexel Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#446 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
44%
41%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine Drexel Elementary School's ranking?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School is ranked #446 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Katharine Drexel Elementary School often compared to?
Katharine Drexel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green T. Lindon Elementary School, Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
646 students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Katharine Drexel Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Katharine Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Katharine Drexel Elementary School part of?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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