Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S.j. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 643 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.j. Montgomery Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
55%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.j. Montgomery Elementary School's ranking?
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend S.j. Montgomery Elementary School?
643 students attend S.j. Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of S.j. Montgomery Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.j. Montgomery Elementary School?
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does S.j. Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is S.j. Montgomery Elementary School part of?
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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