Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center

829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center's student population of 233 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
67%
42%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
233 students attend Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offer ?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center part of?
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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