Zachary Elementary School

3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 821 students in grades 3-4, Zachary Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 63% 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: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Zachary Elementary School's student population of 821 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
821 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Zachary Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zachary Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#124 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zachary Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zachary 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.
63%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zachary 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.
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Zachary 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%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Zachary Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Zachary Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Zachary Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Zachary Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Zachary 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
51%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Zachary 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
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zachary 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 Zachary Elementary School's ranking?
Zachary Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Zachary Elementary School often compared to?
Zachary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Belle Chasse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Zachary Elementary School?
821 students attend Zachary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Zachary Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% 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 Zachary Elementary School?
Zachary Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zachary Elementary School offer ?
Zachary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Zachary Elementary School part of?
Zachary Elementary School is part of Zachary Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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