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Zachary Elementary School

Public | 2-3 | 784 students

Community Rating

5 stars

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Posted April 6, 2011

We chose Zachary to purchase our home in 2008 because the ZCSD is ranked number 1 in the state. Since then my kids have attended five of the six "grade cluster" schools in our district. I can say without hesitation that Zachary is number one for a reason! We have been extremely pleased with the teachers and staff at all of the schools. Our kids love to learn and love their schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2010

We recently moved to Zachary from West Baton Rouge because of the schools. I am so impressed with the dedication & devotion of the entire staff at ZES. All of the personnel are committed to the students & their learning. I'm also impressed by the ILeap packets that are sent home to help the students prepare for the testing months before. In the past at our previous school in WBR they started cramming the information on the kids a few weeks before the test. Zachary's method really helps the children to become more familiar with the testing format so they can maximize their potential on the tests over time instead of stressing them out weeks before the test.
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Posted December 7, 2005

School staff and administration are dedicated, responsive, accessible and well-trained. Extracurricular activities are plentiful and meaningful. Parent and community support is exceptional. Facilities are somewhat aged and over-crowded, but renovation/addition is underway and will complete for SY 06-07. School day schedule seems to short physical education/recess opportunities for activity, as has become more common lately. Computer lab is strong, library good but needs more room. Overall, an A minus.
—Submitted by 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.

Grade level

English Language Arts

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

773 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

773 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

773 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

773 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 49%
Black 43% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
Phone: (225) 654-4036

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