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#539 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 42% in state
Honey Island Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Slidell, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Military Road, Slidell, LA 70461
- Math 35% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Honey Island Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Honey Island 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slidell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,035
Median home value
$267,100
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Bonne Ecole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Florida Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Whispering Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 510 | 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. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #39 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Honey Island Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Honey Island Elementary School
Honey Island Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 619 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honey Island Elementary School
What grades does Honey Island Elementary School serve?
Honey Island Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Honey Island Elementary School?
Honey Island Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Island Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Honey Island Elementary School rank in LA?
Honey Island Elementary School ranks #539 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Honey Island Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Honey Island Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Honey Island Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Honey Island Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Honey Island Elementary School a charter school?
No, Honey Island Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Honey Island Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Honey Island Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Honey Island Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Honey Island 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (985) 641-3557
- Area population (ZIP 70461)
- 33,572
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 70461; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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