Homedale School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% 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
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
40%
41%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Homedale School?
246 students attend Homedale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Homedale School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homedale School?
Homedale School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homedale School offer ?
Homedale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Homedale School part of?
Homedale School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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