John Dibert Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)53%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)44%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend John Dibert Elementary School?
358 students attend John Dibert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of John Dibert Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Dibert Elementary School?
John Dibert Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Dibert Elementary School offer ?
John Dibert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John Dibert Elementary School part of?
John Dibert Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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