Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lutcher 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 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% 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
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
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 64% LA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Lutcher Elementary School?
140 students attend Lutcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lutcher Elementary School students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lutcher Elementary School?
Lutcher Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lutcher Elementary School offer ?
Lutcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lutcher Elementary School part of?
Lutcher Elementary School is part of St. James Parish School District.
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