Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Villa Del Rey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Villa Del Rey Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Villa Del Rey 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 Villa Del Rey Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
72%
41%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villa Del Rey Elementary School's ranking?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is ranked #935 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Villa Del Rey Elementary School?
396 students attend Villa Del Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Villa Del Rey Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Villa Del Rey Elementary School?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Villa Del Rey Elementary School offer ?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Villa Del Rey Elementary School part of?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Villa Del Rey Elementary School located?
Villa Del Rey Elementary School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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