Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul B. Habans 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Paul B. Habans Elementary School?
344 students attend Paul B. Habans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Paul B. Habans Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul B. Habans Elementary School?
Paul B. Habans Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul B. Habans Elementary School offer ?
Paul B. Habans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paul B. Habans Elementary School part of?
Paul B. Habans Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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