Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M.e. Norman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M.e. Norman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
M.e. Norman Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M.e. Norman 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 M.e. Norman Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#478 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
40%
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
66%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M.e. Norman Elementary School's ranking?
M.e. Norman Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend M.e. Norman Elementary School?
372 students attend M.e. Norman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of M.e. Norman Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.e. Norman Elementary School?
M.e. Norman Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does M.e. Norman Elementary School offer ?
M.e. Norman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M.e. Norman Elementary School part of?
M.e. Norman Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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