Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. Smith Jr. 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#895 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
73%
42%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Superstars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. Smith Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W. Smith Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
333 students attend W. Smith Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. Smith Jr. Elementary School offer ?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. Smith Jr. Elementary School part of?
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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