W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Summary:

W. Smith Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Violet, Louisiana, serving 352 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Bernard Parish school district, which is ranked 50 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

W. Smith Junior Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (78.41%) compared to nearby schools like Arlene Meraux Elementary (10.88%) and Chalmette Elementary (37.77%). The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.31% to 89.49% over the past 3 years, much higher than the surrounding schools. However, W. Smith has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 15.2, lower than the nearby schools.

Academically, W. Smith's performance on LEAP tests lags behind the St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math and ELA for all grades were 57% and 62%, respectively, compared to 60% and 71% for St. Bernard Parish, and 59% and 69% for Louisiana. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past 10 years, from 395 out of 731 Louisiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 373 out of 675 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating in recent years. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the racial composition of the student body at W. Smith may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance compared to the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
       Violet, LA  70092


(504) 302-1000

District: St. Bernard Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,505 Help


Students who attend W. Smith Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St. Bernard Middle School
High:    Chalmette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.4%
Hispanic:
8.5%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Compare Details W. Smith Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 55.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details W. Smith Junior Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the St. Bernard Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (78.4%), Hispanic (8.5%), White (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Bernard Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. Smith Junior Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. Smith Junior Elementary School is $13,505, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W. Smith Junior Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks W. Smith Junior Elementary School 373rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See W. Smith Junior Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Bernard Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Bernard Parish 50th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W. Smith Junior Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.76 566th 738 23.3%
2010 50.14 416th 736 43.5%
2011 38.84 517th 766 32.5%
2012 44.38 465th 764 39.1%
2013 55.94 363rd 772 53.0%
2014 39.36 510th 777 34.4%
2015 34.12 565th 792 28.7%
2016 30.07 565th 742 23.9%
2017 37.06 512th 739 30.7%
2018 45.38 380th 728 47.8%
2019 49.22 395th 731 46.0%
2021 38.63 453rd 729 37.9%
2022 24.45 569th 727 21.7%
2023 23.36 585th 730 19.9%
2024 48.43 373rd 675 44.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.89 108th 306 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.98 305th 682 55.3%
2019 50.41 369th 697 47.1%
2021 44.73 408th 719 43.3%
2022 26.94 557th 724 23.1%
2023 28.05 549th 723 24.1%
2024 55.30 319th 674 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.76 347th 684 49.3%
2021 42.01 421st 705 40.3%
2022 25.25 557th 701 20.5%
2023 19.92 604th 705 14.3%
2024 56.61 292nd 635 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.47 459th 696 34.1%
2021 43.21 407th 704 42.2%
2022 20.24 592nd 712 16.9%
2023 29.76 520th 713 27.1%
2024 37.10 441st 651 32.3%
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Rank History for African American students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 163rd 547 70.2%
2019 59.66 216th 559 61.4%
2021 51.91 251st 564 55.5%
2022 32.92 409th 562 27.2%
2023 32.11 413th 570 27.5%
2024 61.50 173rd 509 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for W. Smith Junior Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 83 363 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 83 363 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 80 403 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 76 374 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 38 261 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 31 325 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 55 318 3 0 0 0 15 0 391
2012 30 319 0 19 0 0 16 0 384
2013 28 312 0 19 0 0 23 0 382
2014 20 322 0 16 1 0 25 0 384
2015 12 314 0 17 1 0 24 0 368
2016 9 298 0 10 1 0 28 0 346
2017 13 293 0 6 3 0 22 0 337
2018 17 280 0 5 2 0 22 0 326
2019 23 269 0 10 0 0 25 0 327
2020 27 271 2 13 2 0 20 0 335
2021 20 264 1 15 2 0 15 0 317
2022 26 257 2 19 2 0 18 0 324
2023 22 276 1 30 2 0 21 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. Smith Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 454 41.0 11.1 96.7
2003 454 41.0 11.1 96.7
2004 488 42.0 11.6 95.9
2005 452 40.5 11.2 94.7
2009 305 25.6 11.9 90.5
2010 360 28.0 12.8 96.9
2011 391 31.0 12.6 96.9
2012 384 30.0 12.8 96.4
2013 382 30.5 12.5 96.1
2014 384 28.2 13.5 99
2015 368 28.0 13.1 98.9
2016 346 n/a n/a 98.3
2017 337 33.1 10.1 99.1
2018 326 24.0 13.5 84.4
2019 327 22.4 14.5 87.5
2020 335 23.0 14.5 89.6
2021 317 25.0 12.6 77
2022 324 22.5 14.4 75.3
2023 352 23.1 15.2 89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. Smith Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 454 41.0 11.1 96.7
2003 454 41.0 11.1 96.7
2004 488 42.0 11.6 95.9
2005 452 40.5 11.2 94.7
2009 305 25.6 11.9 90.5
2010 360 28.0 12.8 96.9
2011 391 31.0 12.6 96.9
2012 384 30.0 12.8 96.4
2013 382 30.5 12.5 96.1
2014 384 28.2 13.5 99
2015 368 28.0 13.1 98.9
2016 346 n/a n/a 98.3
2017 337 33.1 10.1 99.1
2018 326 24.0 13.5 84.4
2019 327 22.4 14.5 87.5
2020 335 23.0 14.5 89.6
2021 317 25.0 12.6 77
2022 324 22.5 14.4 75.3
2023 352 23.1 15.2 89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W. Smith Junior Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,535
2018 $12,824
2019 $12,904
2020 $13,505

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. Smith Junior Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 585th of 730 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7970
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)5350
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Bernard Parish)7363
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)4414
 30%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)4745
 2%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)6245
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7867
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)6939
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Bernard Parish)7971
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)3929
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)4953
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5151
5th Grade Mathematics (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)8161
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7166
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade Social Studies (W. Smith Junior Elementary School)5423
 31%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students327352
 7.6%
African American269276
 2.6%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic1030
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White2322
 4.3%
Two or More Races2521
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.5%89.5%
 2%


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Students who attend W. Smith Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Bernard Middle School
High : Chalmette High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended W. Smith Junior Elementary School.

Students at W. Smith Junior Elementary School are 78% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Two or more races.

W. Smith Junior Elementary School ranks 373rd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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