Fifth Ward Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 209 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 349th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8184 Villavaso Street, St. James, LA 70086
- Principal or Admin: Clara Harris
- Fax: (225) 473-3799
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Saint James Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,082
- Graduation Rate: 73.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.9
- Enrolled Students: 3,920
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 209
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 18.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 105 (50.2%)
- Females: 104 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (3.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 195 (93.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 202 (96.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 203 | 97.1% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 4 | 1.9% |
White | 2 | 1.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 22 | 10.5% |
Kindergarten | 23 | 11.0% |
1st Grade | 25 | 12.0% |
2nd Grade | 24 | 11.5% |
3rd Grade | 32 | 15.3% |
4th Grade | 38 | 18.2% |
5th Grade | 23 | 11.0% |
6th Grade | 22 | 10.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 58%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:42%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $47,417
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,286 | 90% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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