Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Branch Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Branch Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Branch Elementary School?
388 students attend Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Branch Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Branch Elementary School offer ?
Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Branch Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
