Serving 275 students in grades 4-6, Sixth Ward 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 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Sixth Ward 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 Sixth Ward Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Sixth Ward Elementary School is ranked #558 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School?
275 students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sixth Ward Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sixth Ward Elementary School offer ?
Sixth Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sixth Ward Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
