C+
Average
68/100

West St. John Elementary School (K-7)

📚 Pre-K – 07 🏫 School
📍 2555 La Hwy. 18, Edgard, LA 70049
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 73rd percentile
Resources
A+
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

68
Repit Score
out of 100
203
Students
enrolled
7.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%73/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 71st percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% 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 +1 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 proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−1 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
Black62%62%reading +3 pts, math +13 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income62%62%reading -2 pts, math +7 pts52nd 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 2555 La Hwy. 18
City Edgard
ZIP Code 70049
District 2201530
NCES School ID 220153001836
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70049

Understanding the community around West St. John Elementary School (K-7) helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,733
Per Capita Income $26,348
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
High School or Higher 95.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $149,500
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 95.5%
Renter-Occupied 4.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West St. John Elementary School (K-7).

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.5%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 203
Teachers (FTE) 26.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has a Repit School Score of 68 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 West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has 203 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1.
What grades does West St. John Elementary School (K-7) serve?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) serves grades Pre-K – 07 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West St. John Elementary School (K-7) receive per student?
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) receives $20,548 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above 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