Progress Elementary School

Summary:

Progress Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 330 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Progress Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance, with proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics (44%) and LEAP English Language Arts (64%) lower than the district and state averages in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has performed well for its African American and low-income student populations, ranking 56th and 99th out of Louisiana elementary schools, respectively, in 2021-2022. Compared to nearby schools like Sharon Hills Elementary and Claiborne Elementary, Progress Elementary has generally outperformed them in academic proficiency.

With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (92.73% in 2022-2023) and a predominantly African American student population (98.48%), Progress Elementary serves a low-income community. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the school's academic performance, though its relatively low student-teacher ratio (16-16.4 students per teacher) may be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students. While the school has faced some challenges, its strong performance for African American and low-income students suggests it is effectively addressing the needs of its unique population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 855 Progress Road
       Baton Rouge, LA  70807


(225) 775-4986

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,770 Help


Students who attend Progress Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Scotlandville Magnet High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Progress Elementary School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 20th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.9%), Hispanic (1%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Progress Elementary School is 11.6, which is the 5th best among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Progress Elementary School is $17,770, which is the 9th highest among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Progress Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Progress Elementary School 436th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Progress Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Progress Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Progress Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 8.37 681st 725 6.1%
2008 16.41 654th 743 12.0%
2009 17.35 647th 738 12.3%
2010 11.83 693rd 736 5.8%
2011 29.91 579th 766 24.4%
2012 14.84 698th 764 8.6%
2013 24.10 648th 772 16.1%
2014 19.85 670th 777 13.8%
2015 25.49 632nd 792 20.2%
2016 25.12 599th 742 19.3%
2017 23.23 614th 739 16.9%
2018 14.50 641st 728 12.0%
2019 40.84 465th 731 36.4%
2021 45.16 411th 729 43.6%
2022 74.75 182nd 727 75.0%
2023 63.45 287th 730 60.7%
2024 39.23 436th 675 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Progress Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.69 576th 682 15.5%
2019 46.69 399th 697 42.8%
2021 51.66 355th 719 50.6%
2022 80.63 99th 724 86.3%
2023 69.21 201st 723 72.2%
2024 42.22 419th 674 37.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Progress Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.39 305th 684 55.4%
2021 48.04 385th 705 45.4%
2022 64.13 255th 701 63.6%
2023 61.12 289th 705 59.0%
2024 33.07 454th 635 28.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Progress Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.75 549th 696 21.1%
2021 48.36 376th 704 46.6%
2022 71.94 195th 712 72.6%
2023 56.34 342nd 713 52.0%
2024 45.06 379th 651 41.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Progress Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.87 438th 547 19.9%
2019 55.27 246th 559 56.0%
2021 63.98 162nd 564 71.3%
2022 84.92 56th 562 90.0%
2023 75.15 111th 570 80.5%
2024 50.69 247th 509 51.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Progress 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 361 361
1990 44 355 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 43 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 44 326 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 32 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 26 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 10 311 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 10 311 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 3 329 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1998 1 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 5 366 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 0 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 0 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 2 341 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 2 341 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 2 330 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 0 380 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2006 2 383 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 3 413 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 0 352 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 0 322 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2010 0 370 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2011 1 333 1 0 0 0 0 0 335
2012 1 410 1 3 0 0 0 0 415
2013 0 295 0 2 0 0 0 0 297
2014 2 402 0 2 0 0 1 0 407
2015 1 369 0 1 0 0 2 0 373
2016 4 347 0 4 0 0 1 0 356
2017 5 415 0 1 0 0 1 0 422
2018 5 366 0 3 0 0 0 0 374
2019 6 332 0 2 0 0 1 0 341
2020 5 323 0 3 0 0 1 0 332
2021 9 322 0 3 0 0 2 0 336
2022 1 305 0 5 1 0 1 0 313
2023 1 325 0 4 0 0 0 0 330
2024 1 283 0 3 0 0 2 0 289

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 Progress Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 361 21.0 17.1 83.1
1990 399 26.0 15.3 80.5
1991 368 27.0 13.6 86.1
1992 370 25.0 14.8 82.4
1993 367 23.0 16.0 84.5
1994 332 25.0 13.3 87.7
1995 321 24.0 13.4 78.8
1996 321 24.0 13.4 78.8
1997 334 25.0 13.4 79.9
1998 353 19.9 17.7 87.5
1999 371 21.0 17.7 78.7
2000 344 26.0 13.2 90.1
2001 314 24.0 13.1 93.9
2002 344 22.0 15.6 95.3
2003 344 22.0 15.6 95.3
2004 333 24.0 13.9 95.8
2005 381 21.9 17.4 82.2
2006 387 24.9 15.5 93.3
2007 417 23.4 17.8 94.2
2008 355 24.8 14.3 90.4
2009 322 24.0 13.4 95.3
2010 370 24.0 15.4 93.8
2011 335 23.0 14.5 95.2
2012 415 27.3 15.1 99.3
2013 297 22.0 13.5 98.3
2014 407 26.0 15.6 97.1
2015 373 28.0 13.3 84.7
2016 356 n/a n/a 86.2
2017 422 33.4 12.6 94.3
2018 374 23.0 16.2 91.4
2019 341 18.0 18.9 90
2020 332 20.0 16.6 92.8
2021 336 21.0 16.0 86.3
2022 313 19.0 16.4 75.7
2023 330 20.4 16.1 92.7
2024 289 24.7 11.6 90.3

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 Progress Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 361 21.0 17.1 83.1
1990 399 26.0 15.3 80.5
1991 368 27.0 13.6 86.1
1992 370 25.0 14.8 82.4
1993 367 23.0 16.0 84.5
1994 332 25.0 13.3 87.7
1995 321 24.0 13.4 78.8
1996 321 24.0 13.4 78.8
1997 334 25.0 13.4 79.9
1998 353 19.9 17.7 87.5
1999 371 21.0 17.7 78.7
2000 344 26.0 13.2 90.1
2001 314 24.0 13.1 93.9
2002 344 22.0 15.6 95.3
2003 344 22.0 15.6 95.3
2004 333 24.0 13.9 95.8
2005 381 21.9 17.4 82.2
2006 387 24.9 15.5 93.3
2007 417 23.4 17.8 94.2
2008 355 24.8 14.3 90.4
2009 322 24.0 13.4 95.3
2010 370 24.0 15.4 93.8
2011 335 23.0 14.5 95.2
2012 415 27.3 15.1 99.3
2013 297 22.0 13.5 98.3
2014 407 26.0 15.6 97.1
2015 373 28.0 13.3 84.7
2016 356 n/a n/a 86.2
2017 422 33.4 12.6 94.3
2018 374 23.0 16.2 91.4
2019 341 18.0 18.9 90
2020 332 20.0 16.6 92.8
2021 336 21.0 16.0 86.3
2022 313 19.0 16.4 75.7
2023 330 20.4 16.1 92.7
2024 289 24.7 11.6 90.3

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 Progress Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,766
2018 $15,041
2019 $15,168
2020 $14,963
2021 $16,560
2022 $17,770

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Progress Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 465th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 730 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Progress Elementary School)6475
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)6553
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Progress Elementary School)5773
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6655
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Progress Elementary School)3758
 21%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Progress Elementary School)6874
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Progress Elementary School)6875
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Progress Elementary School)5963
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4844
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Progress Elementary School)4458
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Progress Elementary School)6056
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6765
 2%
   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 Students341330
 3.2%
African American332325
 2.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White61
 83.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90%92.7%
 2.7%


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Progress Elementary School ranks 436th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Progress Elementary School.

Students at Progress Elementary School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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

High : Scotlandville Magnet High School


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