Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Progress Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Progress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Progress Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Progress Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Progress Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Progress Elementary School's ranking?
Progress Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Progress Elementary School often compared to?
Progress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Progress Elementary School?
289 students attend Progress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Progress Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progress Elementary School?
Progress Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Progress Elementary School offer ?
Progress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Progress Elementary School part of?
Progress Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Progress Elementary School located?
Progress Elementary School is located in the Scotlandville neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 6 other public schools located in Scotlandville.
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