Excellent
#189 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Pearl River, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
72360 Highway 41, Pearl River, LA 70452
- Math 42% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sixth Ward Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sixth 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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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
$62,046
Median home value
$219,900
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in St. Tammany Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Chahta-ima Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 334 | Compare → |
| Madisonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 1,105 | Compare → |
| Marigny Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–1 | Not available | 435 | 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.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Sixth Ward Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sixth Ward Elementary School
Sixth Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pearl River, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sixth Ward Elementary School
What grades does Sixth Ward Elementary School serve?
Sixth Ward Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixth Ward Elementary School rank in LA?
Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks #189 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sixth Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Ward Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sixth Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sixth Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sixth Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Ward Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Sixth 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (985) 863-7126
- Area population (ZIP 70452)
- 13,290
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 70452; 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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