D
Needs Improvement
49/100

D.C. Reeves Elementary School

📚 03 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 18026 Sisters Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 66% · Math 57% proficient · 29th percentile in Louisiana
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
695
Students
enrolled
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 32nd percentile, math 27th percentile among Louisiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% 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 −23 points worse 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 proficiency66% (−3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (−6 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
White75%67%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts15th percentile (list)
Black57%42%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%55%reading -16 pts, math -19 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income58%48%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts21st 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 18026 Sisters Road
City Ponchatoula
ZIP Code 70454
District 2201680
NCES School ID 220168001320
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70454

Understanding the community around D.C. Reeves Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,355
Per Capita Income $33,294
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,500
Median Rent $1,053
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for D.C. Reeves Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 42.2%
Black 36.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.1%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Asian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 695
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 D.C. Reeves Elementary School?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School has 695 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does D.C. Reeves Elementary School serve?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School serves grades 03 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does D.C. Reeves Elementary School receive per student?
D.C. Reeves Elementary School receives $13,701 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around D.C. Reeves Elementary School in 70454 ▼
Avg Home Value
$249,556
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
16.5%

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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