Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scotlandville 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Scotlandville Elementary School?
391 students attend Scotlandville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Scotlandville Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotlandville Elementary School?
Scotlandville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scotlandville Elementary School offer ?
Scotlandville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Scotlandville Elementary School part of?
Scotlandville Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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