Thomas Elementary School vs. Wesley Ray Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Elementary School or Wesley Ray 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
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Top Rankings
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Wesley Ray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wesley Ray 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
764 students
266 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#874 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
81
45
Kindergarten Students
117
24
Grade 1 Students
131
42
Grade 2 Students
112
45
Grade 3 Students
117
34
Grade 4 Students
107
38
Grade 5 Students
99
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
12%
62%
% White
84%
33%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
