West Park 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)3%
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)6%
4%
Black
(12-13)60%
44%
White
(12-13)23%
48%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)8%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
88%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
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 67% LA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
235 students attend West Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Park Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What school district is West Park Elementary School part of?
West Park Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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