Waller Elementary School

Summary:

Waller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving 464 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bossier Parish school district, which is ranked 49 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being located in the same district, Waller Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Bossier Parish and Louisiana state averages on LEAP assessments. In 2023-2024, only 30% of Waller students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 64% in Bossier Parish and 59% statewide. Waller Elementary also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (49.35%) and Hispanic (24.14%) students, as well as a very high percentage (80.82%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's consistently low ranking, placing it in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in Louisiana.

The performance gap between Waller Elementary and the Bossier Parish/Louisiana averages has been growing over time, with the school struggling to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population. Waller Elementary is surrounded by several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Bellaire Elementary and Sun City Elementary, which consistently outperform Waller on state assessments. Addressing the challenges faced by Waller Elementary will require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1130 Patricia Drive
       Bossier City, LA  71112


(318) 549-6850

District: Bossier Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
644th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,269 Help


Students who attend Waller Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rusheon Middle School
High:    Bossier High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.6%
Hispanic:
23.5%
White:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waller Elementary School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Waller Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.6%), Hispanic (23.5%), White (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waller Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 4th best among 14 elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waller Elementary School is $15,269, which is the 3rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Bossier Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waller Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waller Elementary School 644th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Waller Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bossier Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Bossier Parish 49th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waller Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 53.26 378th 725 47.9%
2008 39.28 479th 743 35.5%
2009 46.49 449th 738 39.2%
2010 46.44 449th 736 39.0%
2011 36.46 535th 766 30.2%
2012 27.83 599th 764 21.6%
2013 37.40 534th 772 30.8%
2014 41.08 493rd 777 36.6%
2015 32.68 575th 792 27.4%
2016 29.57 570th 742 23.2%
2017 40.53 485th 739 34.4%
2018 18.91 592nd 728 18.7%
2019 9.60 690th 731 5.6%
2021 25.32 540th 729 25.9%
2022 12.85 660th 727 9.2%
2023 16.60 642nd 730 12.1%
2024 7.58 644th 675 4.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.14 84th 91 7.7%
2021 26.05 63rd 75 16.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.89 308th 333 7.5%
2022 19.80 270th 307 12.1%
2023 14.77 275th 296 7.1%
2024 23.40 168th 208 19.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 594th 682 12.9%
2019 10.02 666th 697 4.4%
2021 23.91 557th 719 22.5%
2022 14.27 652nd 724 9.9%
2023 17.42 640th 723 11.5%
2024 8.53 645th 674 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.86 650th 684 5.0%
2021 35.08 470th 705 33.3%
2022 20.30 583rd 701 16.8%
2023 26.11 558th 705 20.9%
2024 10.50 603rd 635 5.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.16 262nd 281 6.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.73 8th 24 66.7%
2022 0.31 30th 30 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.77 652nd 696 6.3%
2021 21.79 569th 704 19.2%
2022 11.96 652nd 712 8.4%
2023 10.72 673rd 713 5.6%
2024 7.08 625th 651 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 479th 547 12.4%
2019 14.21 526th 559 5.9%
2021 22.63 475th 564 15.8%
2022 9.42 541st 562 3.7%
2023 29.77 428th 570 24.9%
2024 9.80 487th 509 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 119th 168 29.2%
2019 22.71 164th 190 13.7%
2021 34.26 141st 202 30.2%
2022 25.98 182nd 220 17.3%
2023 16.41 214th 233 8.2%
2024 14.47 173rd 189 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 397th 516 23.1%
2019 4.50 512th 517 1.0%
2021 51.82 278th 522 46.7%
2022 1.73 513th 517 0.8%
2023 21.65 450th 518 13.1%
2024 3.37 428th 434 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, November 4, 2012

Open Quote i have loved this school for my two daughters they have learned so much. i am very involved there and i know that if the child wants to learn the opportunity is there. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Open Quote horrible school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waller Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 847 847
1990 407 241 16 19 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1991 365 244 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 363 223 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 346 245 10 17 5 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 376 295 10 16 8 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 378 302 12 39 4 n/a n/a 0 735
1996 378 302 12 39 4 n/a n/a 0 735
1997 338 298 8 37 5 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 325 313 11 47 6 n/a n/a 0 702
1999 301 327 9 62 6 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 324 327 9 55 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2001 320 323 23 90 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 297 315 15 71 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 297 315 15 71 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 293 304 10 48 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2005 259 288 12 49 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2006 235 285 15 53 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 228 278 18 59 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 221 299 21 65 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 235 285 21 76 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 205 276 15 87 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 182 274 11 73 1 2 26 0 569
2012 170 247 11 93 1 1 37 0 560
2013 179 240 9 80 0 0 40 0 548
2014 188 248 14 86 4 3 39 0 582
2015 210 257 9 100 3 3 0 0 582
2016 146 281 8 110 0 4 26 0 575
2017 143 244 8 93 1 3 25 0 517
2018 125 229 6 100 1 5 19 0 485
2019 112 212 5 119 0 5 25 0 478
2020 101 222 4 136 1 4 20 0 488
2021 97 225 7 114 1 1 20 0 465
2022 82 214 5 115 1 2 20 0 439
2023 88 229 6 112 0 3 26 0 464
2024 87 257 6 117 0 3 28 0 498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waller Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 847 50.0 16.9 26.7
1990 684 42.0 16.2 35.4
1991 640 40.0 16.0 36.3
1992 609 36.0 16.9 39.9
1993 623 36.0 17.3 50.1
1994 705 39.0 18.1 48.5
1995 735 40.0 18.4 45.9
1996 735 40.0 18.4 45.9
1997 686 42.0 16.3 41.8
1998 702 42.0 16.7 50.4
1999 705 45.0 15.7 62.8
2000 717 46.0 15.6 60.9
2001 758 43.0 17.6 61.6
2002 702 43.0 16.3 64.5
2003 702 43.0 16.3 64.5
2004 657 40.4 16.3 62.1
2005 608 38.4 15.8 62
2006 588 39.3 15.0 65
2007 583 38.1 15.3 65.7
2008 609 38.4 15.9 66
2009 617 39.8 15.5 66.5
2010 583 40.9 14.2 69.8
2011 569 41.0 13.8 75.9
2012 560 39.3 14.2 74.1
2013 548 39.3 13.9 75.4
2014 582 39.7 14.6 75.4
2015 582 39.0 14.9 75.6
2016 575 38.0 15.1 77.9
2017 517 32.6 15.8 51.3
2018 485 29.5 16.4 49.3
2019 478 29.0 16.4 58.6
2020 488 29.0 16.8 60.5
2021 465 32.0 14.5 42.2
2022 439 32.0 13.7 59.7
2023 464 29.8 15.5 80.8
2024 498 39.6 12.5 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waller Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 847 50.0 16.9 26.7
1990 684 42.0 16.2 35.4
1991 640 40.0 16.0 36.3
1992 609 36.0 16.9 39.9
1993 623 36.0 17.3 50.1
1994 705 39.0 18.1 48.5
1995 735 40.0 18.4 45.9
1996 735 40.0 18.4 45.9
1997 686 42.0 16.3 41.8
1998 702 42.0 16.7 50.4
1999 705 45.0 15.7 62.8
2000 717 46.0 15.6 60.9
2001 758 43.0 17.6 61.6
2002 702 43.0 16.3 64.5
2003 702 43.0 16.3 64.5
2004 657 40.4 16.3 62.1
2005 608 38.4 15.8 62
2006 588 39.3 15.0 65
2007 583 38.1 15.3 65.7
2008 609 38.4 15.9 66
2009 617 39.8 15.5 66.5
2010 583 40.9 14.2 69.8
2011 569 41.0 13.8 75.9
2012 560 39.3 14.2 74.1
2013 548 39.3 13.9 75.4
2014 582 39.7 14.6 75.4
2015 582 39.0 14.9 75.6
2016 575 38.0 15.1 77.9
2017 517 32.6 15.8 51.3
2018 485 29.5 16.4 49.3
2019 478 29.0 16.4 58.6
2020 488 29.0 16.8 60.5
2021 465 32.0 14.5 42.2
2022 439 32.0 13.7 59.7
2023 464 29.8 15.5 80.8
2024 498 39.6 12.5 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waller Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,213
2018 $11,959
2019 $12,342
2020 $11,633
2021 $13,329
2022 $15,269

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waller Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 690th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 642nd of 730 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)5336
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bossier Parish)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)3739
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7567
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Waller Elementary School)3216
 16%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Bossier Parish)5552
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)2047
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bossier Parish)7674
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)4538
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7374
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Waller Elementary School)2027
 7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Bossier Parish)5859
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waller Elementary School)3644
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bossier Parish)7370
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waller Elementary School)3956
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bossier Parish)7373
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478464
 2.9%
African American212229
 8%
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic119112
 5.9%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White11288
 21.4%
Two or More Races2526
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%80.8%
 22.2%


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Students at Waller Elementary School are 52% African American, 23% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Waller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Waller Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rusheon Middle School
High : Bossier High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Waller Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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