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Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 240 students

 

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Posted May 10, 2004

I am so gald I sent my daughter to Ralph Wilson this is a great schoo! My daughter loved it and still does. The teachers are so involved and they care for the students so much. This is a great school and if I had to I would recommend any parent to send their child to this school!
—Submitted by Dale Chevis, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
50%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 45%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 49%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A66%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Wynetta Proctor
Fax number
  • (337) 217-4751

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 217-4750

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