Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Abita Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abita Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Abita Springs Elementary School's student population of 653 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Abita Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abita Springs Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
8%
41%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abita Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Abita Springs Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abita Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Abita Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. E. Lyon Elementary School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Abita Springs Elementary School?
653 students attend Abita Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Abita Springs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abita Springs Elementary School?
Abita Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abita Springs Elementary School offer ?
Abita Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abita Springs Elementary School part of?
Abita Springs Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 4/4/2007
ASES is a well known school by my entire family. My daughter is on her second year there. She has a speech impediment, which has improved tremendously. I am very well pleased with the progress of my daughter's educational level and the support from ASES.
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