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#933 of 1,288 schools in LA
Wesley Ray Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Parish · Angie, LA
A Washington Parish elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30523 Wesley Ray Road, Angie, LA 70426
- Math 26% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wesley Ray Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wesley Ray 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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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
$24,915
Median home value
$124,500
Median rent
$621/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Washington Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Franklinton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 633 | Compare → |
| Mt. Hermon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Thomas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 764 | 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.
Washington Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wesley Ray Elementary School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wesley Ray Elementary School
Wesley Ray Elementary School is a public elementary school in Angie, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wesley Ray Elementary School
What grades does Wesley Ray Elementary School serve?
Wesley Ray Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wesley Ray Elementary School?
Wesley Ray Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Ray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Ray Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wesley Ray Elementary School rank in LA?
Wesley Ray Elementary School ranks #933 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Wesley Ray Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wesley Ray Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Wesley Ray Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wesley Ray Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wesley Ray Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wesley Ray Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wesley Ray Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wesley Ray Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wesley Ray Elementary School?
57.5% of students at Wesley Ray 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (985) 986-3131
- Area population (ZIP 70426)
- 5,880
- Area average commute
- 28.6 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 70426; 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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