Lessie Moore Elementary School vs. Paradise Elementary School
Should you attend Lessie Moore Elementary School or Paradise 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
Lessie Moore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Paradise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lessie Moore 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Paradise Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-6
Total Students
424 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#354 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
44
Kindergarten Students
87
41
Grade 1 Students
95
52
Grade 2 Students
98
59
Grade 3 Students
89
42
Grade 4 Students
-
56
Grade 5 Students
-
33
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
69%
23%
% White
23%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
