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Highland Elementary School vs. Claiborne School

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School Overview

School
Highland Elementary School
1501 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Claiborne School
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Claiborne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claiborne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
283 students
749 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Claiborne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Claiborne School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Claiborne School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ouachita Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Claiborne School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ouachita Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#305 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
#47 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Claiborne School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in LA)
69%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claiborne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claiborne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claiborne School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Claiborne School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
49
113
Grade 1 Students
45
153
Grade 2 Students
46
118
Grade 3 Students
50
115
Grade 4 Students
36
133
Grade 5 Students
41
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Claiborne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Claiborne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Claiborne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Claiborne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Claiborne School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ouachita Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Claiborne School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Claiborne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Claiborne School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ouachita Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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