Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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J.b. Nachman Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.b. Nachman Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
38%
41%
White
45%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is J.b. Nachman Elementary School's ranking?
J.b. Nachman Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J.b. Nachman Elementary School often compared to?
J.b. Nachman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.b. Nachman Elementary School?
595 students attend J.b. Nachman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of J.b. Nachman Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.b. Nachman Elementary School?
J.b. Nachman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.b. Nachman Elementary School offer ?
J.b. Nachman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.b. Nachman Elementary School part of?
J.b. Nachman Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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