Joseph J. Davies Elementary School vs. Lacoste Elementary School
Should you attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School or Lacoste 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
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lacoste Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph J. Davies 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 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lacoste 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 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
649 students
709 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#393 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
72
71
Kindergarten Students
92
86
Grade 1 Students
96
90
Grade 2 Students
85
109
Grade 3 Students
92
116
Grade 4 Students
115
121
Grade 5 Students
97
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
64%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
