Thomas Elementary School vs. Wesley Ray Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Elementary School or Wesley Ray Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Wesley Ray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wesley Ray 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
721 students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#777 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
77
30
Kindergarten Students
98
39
Grade 1 Students
107
23
Grade 2 Students
114
46
Grade 3 Students
113
49
Grade 4 Students
110
35
Grade 5 Students
102
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
1%
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% Black
14%
59%
% White
83%
35%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%