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#986 of 1,288 schools in LA
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · St. John the Baptist Parish · Reserve, LA
A St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158 Panther Drive, Reserve, LA 70084
- Math 16% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifth Ward Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fifth Ward Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,736
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–7 | 1.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Riverside AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| St Joan of Arc Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–7 | 2.2 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| West St. John Elementary School (k-7)Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–7 | 2.2 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. John the Baptist Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fifth Ward Elementary School is listed in St. John the Baptist Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifth Ward Elementary School
Fifth Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reserve, LA, part of St. John the Baptist Parish, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fifth Ward Elementary School
What grades does Fifth Ward Elementary School serve?
Fifth Ward Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fifth Ward Elementary School?
Fifth Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Ward Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifth Ward Elementary School rank in LA?
Fifth Ward Elementary School ranks #986 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Fifth Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifth Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fifth Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifth Ward Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fifth Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fifth Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifth Ward Elementary School?
80.4% of students at Fifth Ward Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (985) 536-4221
- Area population (ZIP 70084)
- 5,273
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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