Summary:
The elementary schools located in St. James Parish serve students in grades K-5. The data reveals that while both Paulina Elementary School and Vacherie Elementary School are performing reasonably well compared to state averages, there are notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
In mathematics proficiency, both schools outperformed the state average, but fell short of the St. James Parish average. However, the schools struggled in English Language Arts and Social Studies, underperforming both state and parish averages in these subject areas. The student-teacher ratio at Vacherie Elementary (12.9) is lower than Paulina Elementary (15.1), which may contribute to its stronger mathematics performance. Additionally, Vacherie Elementary has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (75.91%) compared to Paulina Elementary (60.85%), which could be a factor in their academic outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that while the elementary schools in St. James Parish are making progress, there is room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors between the two schools may be important considerations when developing targeted strategies to support student achievement across the district.
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