C+
Average
62/100

Branch Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8362 Branch Highway, Branch, LA 70516
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 65th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
388
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%65/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.28 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+24 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%87%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income87%82%reading +23 pts, math +27 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8362 Branch Highway
City Branch
ZIP Code 70516
District 2200030
NCES School ID 220003000002
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70516

Understanding the community around Branch Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,102
Per Capita Income $21,651
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher 76.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,900
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 91.6%
Renter-Occupied 8.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Branch Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.9%
Black 12.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 388
Teachers (FTE) 26.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Branch Elementary School?
Branch Elementary School has 388 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Branch Elementary School serve?
Branch Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Branch Elementary School receive per student?
Branch Elementary School receives $13,439 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026