Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Covington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Covington 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 Covington Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
607 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Covington Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary school has recieved the National PTA certificate of excellence for parental involvment. I am always amazed that all the teachers know each students name. They have weekly art and pe classes as well as a guidance hour. If you choose to participate you make take violin lessons, choir and girl scouts. The facilities just had a major renovation and a new state of the art library is under construction.
- Posted by Parent - gm_al
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
