Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phoebe Hearst 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoebe Hearst School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phoebe Hearst 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 Phoebe Hearst School is 0.51, 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
#981 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
67%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoebe Hearst School's ranking?
Phoebe Hearst School is ranked #981 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Phoebe Hearst School often compared to?
Phoebe Hearst Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bissonet Plaza School, Rudolph Matas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Phoebe Hearst School?
617 students attend Phoebe Hearst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Phoebe Hearst School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoebe Hearst School?
Phoebe Hearst School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoebe Hearst School offer ?
Phoebe Hearst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phoebe Hearst School part of?
Phoebe Hearst School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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