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Ella C. Pittman Elementary School

3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Grow
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#965 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
34%
27%
42%
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
49%
41%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella C. Pittman Elementary School's ranking?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ella C. Pittman Elementary School often compared to?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
493 students attend Ella C. Pittman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella C. Pittman Elementary School?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offer ?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella C. Pittman Elementary School part of?
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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