Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School's student population of 650 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#133 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Joseph J. Davies Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arabi Elementary School, Lacoste Elementary School, W. Smith Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
650 students attend Joseph J. Davies Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph J. Davies Elementary School offer ?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph J. Davies Elementary School part of?
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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