Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
White Hills Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
White Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Hills Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1078 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
82%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Hills Elementary School's ranking?
White Hills Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are White Hills Elementary School often compared to?
White Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend White Hills Elementary School?
105 students attend White Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of White Hills Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Hills Elementary School?
White Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Hills Elementary School offer ?
White Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Hills Elementary School part of?
White Hills Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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