Richard Elementary School vs. Branch Elementary School
Should you attend Richard Elementary School or Branch 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
School
Top Rankings
Richard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
458 students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#244 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
12
Kindergarten Students
45
38
Grade 1 Students
48
37
Grade 2 Students
48
39
Grade 3 Students
38
43
Grade 4 Students
42
41
Grade 5 Students
64
51
Grade 6 Students
53
35
Grade 7 Students
62
40
Grade 8 Students
42
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
5%
11%
% White
88%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%