Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spearsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
48%
41%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Spearsville Elementary School?
94 students attend Spearsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spearsville Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spearsville Elementary School?
Spearsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spearsville Elementary School offer ?
Spearsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spearsville Elementary School part of?
Spearsville Elementary School is part of Union Parish School District.
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