Harding Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
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
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
395 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Harding Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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