Harrisonburg Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
88%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Harrisonburg Elementary School?
217 students attend Harrisonburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Harrisonburg Elementary School students are White, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisonburg Elementary School?
Harrisonburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrisonburg Elementary School offer ?
Harrisonburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrisonburg Elementary School part of?
Harrisonburg Elementary School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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