Seventh Ward Elementary School

24495 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seventh Ward 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 50-54% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Seventh Ward Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seventh Ward Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#294 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Seventh Ward Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seventh Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seventh Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seventh Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
15%
41%
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White
69%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Seventh Ward Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Seventh Ward Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Seventh Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Seventh Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seventh Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Seventh Ward Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Seventh Ward Elementary School often compared to?
Seventh Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juban Parc Elementary School, South Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Seventh Ward Elementary School?
385 students attend Seventh Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Seventh Ward Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seventh Ward Elementary School?
Seventh Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seventh Ward Elementary School offer ?
Seventh Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Seventh Ward Elementary School part of?
Seventh Ward Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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