Is Verda Elementary School a good school?

Verda Elementary School ranks 343 rd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Verda Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Verda Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Verda Elementary School?

Students at Verda Elementary School are 82% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Verda Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Verda Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Montgomery High School

Verda Elementary School

Summary:

Verda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, Louisiana, serving 233 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grant Parish School District, which is ranked 51 out of 122 districts in the state.

Verda Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Grant Parish and Louisiana averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, Verda's 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency was 78%, compared to 67% for Grant Parish and 59% for the state. However, the school's performance for female students and white students is relatively lower, indicating potential achievement gaps that could be addressed.

While Verda Elementary excels compared to the district and state, it lags behind the high-performing N.S.U. Elementary Lab School in the neighboring Natchitoches Parish district. Additionally, Verda has a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 75.54% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may present unique challenges and opportunities for the school to provide targeted support and resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2580 Highway 122
Montgomery, LA 71454

(318) 646-3146

District: Grant Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,821

Students who attend Verda Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Montgomery High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

African American:

10.5%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verda Elementary School ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Grant Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), African American (10.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verda Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Grant Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Verda Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verda Elementary School is $14,821, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Grant Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Verda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Verda Elementary School 343^rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Verda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Grant Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Parish 51^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	67.82	247^th	725	65.9%
2008	62.72	306^th	743	58.8%
2009	60.61	335^th	738	54.6%
2010	60.21	343^rd	736	53.4%
2011	65.46	301^st	766	60.7%
2012	59.46	343^rd	764	55.1%
2013	65.86	275^th	772	64.4%
2014	58.11	359^th	777	53.8%
2015	52.68	406^th	792	48.7%
2016	45.09	454^th	742	38.8%
2017	54.30	389^th	739	47.4%
2018	58.75	260^th	728	64.3%
2019	52.07	370^th	731	49.4%
2021	39.20	445^th	729	39.0%
2022	65.76	262^nd	727	64.0%
2023	49.78	384^th	730	47.4%
2024	53.16	343^rd	675	49.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	70.62	196^th	682	71.3%
2019	50.37	370^th	697	46.9%
2021	40.03	439^th	719	38.9%
2022	69.50	196^th	724	72.9%
2023	50.93	366^th	723	49.4%
2024	57.53	301^st	674	55.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	49.61	379^th	684	44.6%
2021	55.99	332^nd	705	52.9%
2022	33.38	504^th	701	28.1%
2023	36.42	477^th	705	32.3%
2024	51.58	338^th	635	46.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.74	64^th	281	77.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	57.62	325^th	696	53.3%
2021	57.76	303^rd	704	57.0%
2022	83.32	96^th	712	86.5%
2023	70.86	202^nd	713	71.7%
2024	57.72	294^th	651	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Verda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	52.06	276^th	516	46.5%
2019	39.14	363^rd	517	29.8%
2021	30.21	412^th	522	21.1%
2022	36.18	388^th	517	25.0%
2023	19.58	459^th	518	11.4%
2024	28.61	367^th	434	15.4%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Verda 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	310	310
1990	224	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1991	209	33	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1992	189	29	0	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	236
1993	223	39	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1994	215	43	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1995	212	47	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1996	212	47	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1997	205	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1998	190	43	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1999	207	44	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2000	217	41	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2001	277	41	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2002	300	32	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2003	300	32	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2004	296	27	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2005	289	23	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2006	293	15	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2007	282	24	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2008	272	25	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2009	246	15	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2010	236	14	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2011	250	12	1	0	1	2	2	0	268
2012	229	13	3	0	1	1	2	0	249
2013	220	20	4	0	0	0	1	0	245
2014	205	21	2	0	0	0	6	0	234
2015	214	20	2	1	0	0	9	0	246
2016	208	24	0	1	1	0	10	0	244
2017	205	18	0	0	1	0	12	0	236
2018	205	19	0	5	0	0	15	0	244
2019	203	17	0	3	0	0	16	0	239
2020	218	13	0	1	0	0	17	0	249
2021	187	9	0	1	0	0	19	0	216
2022	189	9	0	1	0	0	15	0	214
2023	197	23	0	0	0	0	13	0	233
2024	195	25	1	0	0	0	16	0	237

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 Verda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	310	17.0	18.2	38.1
1990	264	17.0	15.5	44.7
1991	242	15.0	16.1	53.7
1992	236	15.0	15.7	60.2
1993	262	17.0	15.4	66
1994	258	17.0	15.2	63.6
1995	259	18.0	14.4	60.2
1996	259	18.0	14.4	60.2
1997	254	17.0	14.9	58.3
1998	233	17.0	13.7	61.8
1999	251	18.0	13.9	76.5
2000	258	20.0	12.9	72.5
2001	319	24.0	13.3	73.7
2002	333	22.0	15.1	73.6
2003	333	22.0	15.1	73.6
2004	326	23.0	14.2	73
2005	314	22.0	14.3	69.4
2006	310	21.0	14.8	66.8
2007	309	21.0	14.7	68.6
2008	298	21.1	14.1	70.8
2009	262	20.1	13.0	72.9
2010	253	20.7	12.2	70.8
2011	268	19.3	13.8	73.1
2012	249	19.5	12.7	71.9
2013	245	16.2	15.0	70.2
2014	234	16.1	14.4	72.2
2015	246	15.0	16.4	68.3
2016	244	22.0	11.0	77.9
2017	236	15.0	15.7	72.9
2018	244	15.0	16.2	70.5
2019	239	16.0	14.9	48.1
2020	249	14.8	16.7	71.9
2021	216	15.0	14.4	71.3
2022	214	16.4	13.0	65.9
2023	233	17.0	13.7	75.5
2024	237	21.0	11.2	75.9

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 Verda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	310	17.0	18.2	38.1
1990	264	17.0	15.5	44.7
1991	242	15.0	16.1	53.7
1992	236	15.0	15.7	60.2
1993	262	17.0	15.4	66
1994	258	17.0	15.2	63.6
1995	259	18.0	14.4	60.2
1996	259	18.0	14.4	60.2
1997	254	17.0	14.9	58.3
1998	233	17.0	13.7	61.8
1999	251	18.0	13.9	76.5
2000	258	20.0	12.9	72.5
2001	319	24.0	13.3	73.7
2002	333	22.0	15.1	73.6
2003	333	22.0	15.1	73.6
2004	326	23.0	14.2	73
2005	314	22.0	14.3	69.4
2006	310	21.0	14.8	66.8
2007	309	21.0	14.7	68.6
2008	298	21.1	14.1	70.8
2009	262	20.1	13.0	72.9
2010	253	20.7	12.2	70.8
2011	268	19.3	13.8	73.1
2012	249	19.5	12.7	71.9
2013	245	16.2	15.0	70.2
2014	234	16.1	14.4	72.2
2015	246	15.0	16.4	68.3
2016	244	22.0	11.0	77.9
2017	236	15.0	15.7	72.9
2018	244	15.0	16.2	70.5
2019	239	16.0	14.9	48.1
2020	249	14.8	16.7	71.9
2021	216	15.0	14.4	71.3
2022	214	16.4	13.0	65.9
2023	233	17.0	13.7	75.5
2024	237	21.0	11.2	75.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Verda Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,191
2018	$10,694
2019	$10,950
2020	$10,308
2021	$16,670
2022	$14,821

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verda Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 370^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 384^th of 730 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verda Elementary School)	86	61	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grant Parish)	64	69	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verda Elementary School)	72	61	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Parish)	71	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	59	11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Verda Elementary School)	48	50	2%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Grant Parish)	44	41	3%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verda Elementary School)	65	66	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grant Parish)	67	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verda Elementary School)	79	64	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Parish)	79	71	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Verda Elementary School)	32	50	18%
4th Grade Social Studies (Grant Parish)	56	51	5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verda Elementary School)	59	70	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Parish)	76	65	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Verda Elementary School)	58	33	25%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grant Parish)	56	35	21%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	239	233	2.5%
African American	17	23	35.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	197	3%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	75.5%	27.4%

Schools Near Verda Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Verda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2580 Highway 122	Montgomery	71454	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 646-3146	237	21	11.2	75.9%	195 (82.3%)	25 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	53.2	343^rd of 675 public elementary schools	49.2%		49.8	384^th of 730 public elementary schools	47.4%	41	51.0	60.0	78.0	61.0	62.0	66.0	67.0	65.0	$14,821
Colfax Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Third Street	Colfax	71417	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 627-3254	159	15	10.4	91.2%	54 (34.0%)	97 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	6.8	651^st of 675 public elementary schools	3.6%		5.8	710^th of 730 public elementary schools	2.7%	59	37.0	32.0	19.0	30.0	22.0	46.0	19.0	32.0	$17,018
Winnfield Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 South St. John Street	Winnfield	71483	Winn Parish	Winn Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 628-4105	540	31	17.4	77.4%	261 (48.3%)	241 (44.6%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	42.9	412^th of 675 public elementary schools	39.0%		50.4	379^th of 730 public elementary schools	48.1%	33	65.0	62.0		64.0	50.0	58.0		54.0	$16,559
M.R. Weaver Elementary School	Public	3-4	520 St.Maurice Lane	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 352-3623	378	35	10.9	97.1%	34 (9.0%)	316 (83.6%)	17 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	37.9	449^th of 675 public elementary schools	33.5%		15.2	653^rd of 730 public elementary schools	10.5%	204	57.0	49.0		53.0	64.0	54.0		59.0	$14,812
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School	Public	PK, KG-5	#1 Caldwell NSU Campus-W Easto	Natchitoches	71497	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 238-6385	300	18	16.9	31.3%	210 (70.0%)	50 (16.7%)	17 (5.7%)	8 (2.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)								(n/a)				93.0	92.0		99.0		$12,982
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-2	1500 Gold Street	Natchitoches	71457	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 352-2369	731	52	14.0	90.3%	82 (11.2%)	587 (80.3%)	37 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.9%)								(n/a)									$14,114

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Schools Near Verda Elementary School