Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs. Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Charles M. Burke Elementary School or Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles M. Burke 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 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge 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 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
714 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#220 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
20
Kindergarten Students
108
111
Grade 1 Students
133
118
Grade 2 Students
108
110
Grade 3 Students
99
107
Grade 4 Students
111
120
Grade 5 Students
128
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
20%
% Black
25%
27%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
