Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nebo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nebo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nebo Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Nebo 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 Nebo Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#478 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
n/a
41%
White
96%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebo Elementary School's ranking?
Nebo Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Nebo Elementary School often compared to?
Nebo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jena Elementary School, Fellowship Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
150 students attend Nebo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nebo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nebo Elementary School offer ?
Nebo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nebo Elementary School part of?
Nebo Elementary School is part of Lasalle Parish School District.
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