Sicily Island Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
52%
41%
White
45%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Sicily Island Elementary School?
128 students attend Sicily Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sicily Island Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sicily Island Elementary School?
Sicily Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sicily Island Elementary School offer ?
Sicily Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sicily Island Elementary School part of?
Sicily Island Elementary School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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