Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Labelle Aire 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Labelle Aire Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Labelle Aire 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 Labelle Aire Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1093 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
39%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Labelle Aire Elementary School's ranking?
Labelle Aire Elementary School is ranked #1093 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Labelle Aire Elementary School often compared to?
Labelle Aire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Labelle Aire Elementary School?
527 students attend Labelle Aire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Labelle Aire Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Labelle Aire Elementary School?
Labelle Aire Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Labelle Aire Elementary School offer ?
Labelle Aire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Labelle Aire Elementary School part of?
Labelle Aire Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Labelle Aire Elementary School located?
Labelle Aire Elementary School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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