West Ascension Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 322 elementary school students from grades 3-4
- Ranks 743rd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2389-B Hwy 1 South, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
- Principal or Admin: Shelia Savoy
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Ascension Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,941
- Graduation Rate: 80.9%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 19,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 322
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 174 (54.0%)
- Females: 148 (46.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 10 (3.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 293 (91.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 303 (94.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 300 | 93.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2.8% |
| White | 13 | 4.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 156 | 48.4% |
| 4th Grade | 166 | 51.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 72%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:28%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $41,839
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,115 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,414 | 75% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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