Serving 365 students in grades 4-5, Brusly Upper 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 is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Brusly Upper Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Brusly Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brusly Upper Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#485 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
45%
41%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Brusly Upper Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Brusly Upper Elementary School?
365 students attend Brusly Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brusly Upper Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brusly Upper Elementary School?
Brusly Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brusly Upper Elementary School offer ?
Brusly Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Brusly Upper Elementary School part of?
Brusly Upper Elementary School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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