Hillsdale Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Hillsdale Elementary School?
475 students attend Hillsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hillsdale Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsdale Elementary School?
Hillsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Elementary School offer ?
Hillsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hillsdale Elementary School part of?
Hillsdale Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
Recent Articles
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
