Tanglewood Elementary School serves 720 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 90%
- Reading Proficiency: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)95%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
720 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Central Community School District.
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