Summary:
Zip code 70052 is home to a single school, Gramercy Elementary School, which serves grades 4 through 6 as part of the St. James Parish school district, a district ranked in the 64th percentile statewide.
Gramercy Elementary School has a total enrollment of 403 students and stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.1%, well below the state average of 22.5%, despite a majority of students (60.3%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Academically, the school shows a notable strength in 4th-grade mathematics, with a 69% proficiency rate that ties the district average and exceeds the state average. Its strongest subject-grade combination is 6th-grade Social Studies, where 52% proficiency outperforms both the district (46%) and state (49%) averages. However, a clear "5th-grade slump" is evident, as 5th-grade math proficiency drops sharply to 49%, a full 20 points lower than 4th-grade math. Overall, the school's all-grade proficiency rates are 69% in English Language Arts, 57% in Mathematics, and 51% in Social Studies, generally trailing state averages.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's unique grade configuration—despite its name, it functions as a middle school for grades 4-6, which may differ from expectations. The low absenteeism rate is a strong positive indicator of school culture and family engagement, serving as a protective factor against the challenges of economic disadvantage. While the school excels in 4th-grade math and 6th-grade social studies, the significant performance drop in 5th grade across all subjects is a critical area for attention. The favorable student-teacher ratio provides an opportunity for targeted support to address these gaps, particularly in 5th and 6th-grade math, where proficiency lags behind state averages.
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