Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Katharine Drexel 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Katharine Drexel 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 Katharine Drexel 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
619 students attend Katharine Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Katharine Drexel Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% 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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Katharine Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Katharine Drexel Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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