Excellent
#88 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 7% in state
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Westwego, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
537 Avenue D, Westwego, LA 70094
- Math 80% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westwego), 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
$52,657
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70094; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 429 | 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.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #7 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is a public elementary school in Westwego, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
What grades does Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies serve?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies rank in LA?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #88 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies a charter school?
No, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies a Title I school?
No, Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies?
26.7% of students at Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (504) 347-4739
- Area population (ZIP 70094)
- 32,031
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 70094; 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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