Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joshua Butler 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% 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
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
62%
41%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Butler Elementary School's ranking?
Joshua Butler Elementary School is ranked #935 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Butler Elementary School?
359 students attend Joshua Butler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joshua Butler Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joshua Butler Elementary School?
Joshua Butler Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joshua Butler Elementary School offer ?
Joshua Butler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joshua Butler Elementary School part of?
Joshua Butler Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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