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#1155 of 1,288 schools in LA
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Kentwood, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1459 I 55 Service Rd, Kentwood, LA 70403
- Math 17% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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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
$50,547
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Chesbrough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
| Hammond Eastside MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,391 | Compare → |
| Hammond Westside MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,075 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #22 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Kentwood, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
What grades does O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy serve?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy rank in LA?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy ranks #1,155 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy?
87.7% of students at O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (985) 229-8225
- Area population (ZIP 70403)
- 30,835
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 70403; 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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