Serving 296 students in grades 4-5, E. S. Richardson 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 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. S. Richardson Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. S. Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#933 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
59%
41%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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 is E. S. Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is ranked #933 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
296 students attend E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of E. S. Richardson Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. S. Richardson Elementary School?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. S. Richardson Elementary School offer ?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is E. S. Richardson Elementary School part of?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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