Seventh Ward Elementary School

Summary:

Seventh Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serving 385 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Livingston Parish school district, which is ranked 18th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Seventh Ward Elementary consistently outperforms the Livingston Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of Seventh Ward students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 69% in Livingston Parish and 59% statewide. In ELA, 84% of Seventh Ward students were proficient or better, compared to 79% in Livingston Parish and 69% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 14.81% African American and 11.95% Hispanic students, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.03% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools like South Fork Elementary and Denham Springs Elementary, Seventh Ward Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics and ELA. This is impressive given the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is often associated with lower academic achievement. The school's consistent performance and positive outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds make it a standout in the Livingston Parish district and the state of Louisiana.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 24495 Hwy 16
       Denham Springs, LA  70726


(225) 665-5815

District: Livingston Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,708 Help


Students who attend Seventh Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Juban Parc Junior High School
High:    Denham Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
African American:
14.8%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 9th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Livingston Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), African American (14.8%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Livingston Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seventh Ward Elementary School is 19.5. 11 elementary schools in the Livingston Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seventh Ward Elementary School is $12,708, which is the 5th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Livingston Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seventh Ward Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seventh Ward Elementary School 181st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Seventh Ward Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Livingston Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Parish 18th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seventh Ward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.47 115th 725 84.1%
2008 75.77 168th 743 77.4%
2009 77.06 154th 738 79.1%
2010 80.69 122nd 736 83.4%
2011 84.18 93rd 766 87.9%
2012 81.53 110th 764 85.6%
2013 75.56 166th 772 78.5%
2014 74.56 176th 777 77.3%
2015 83.50 88th 792 88.9%
2016 82.38 102nd 742 86.3%
2017 82.54 96th 739 87.0%
2018 68.43 172nd 728 76.4%
2019 85.59 83rd 731 88.6%
2021 87.23 76th 729 89.6%
2022 86.28 84th 727 88.4%
2023 69.00 233rd 730 68.1%
2024 73.95 181st 675 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.96 323rd 682 52.6%
2019 67.56 234th 697 66.4%
2021 85.10 66th 719 90.8%
2022 83.47 81st 724 88.8%
2023 66.27 231st 723 68.0%
2024 62.47 263rd 674 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.61 33rd 684 95.2%
2021 83.79 93rd 705 86.8%
2022 75.53 161st 701 77.0%
2023 63.70 260th 705 63.1%
2024 74.93 158th 635 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.40 181st 696 74.0%
2021 83.97 94th 704 86.6%
2022 86.59 67th 712 90.6%
2023 68.50 223rd 713 68.7%
2024 71.13 191st 651 70.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.02 88th 562 84.3%
2023 86.71 51st 570 91.1%
2024 58.54 190th 509 62.7%
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Rank History for White students at Seventh Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.16 127th 516 75.4%
2019 80.17 71st 517 86.3%
2021 80.91 79th 522 84.9%
2022 72.28 136th 517 73.7%
2023 60.76 213th 518 58.9%
2024 65.01 158th 434 63.6%
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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 Seventh Ward 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 401 401
1990 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 361 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 369 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 370 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1994 371 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 379 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 393 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 375 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 393 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 458 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 458 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 476 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 297 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 396 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 438 13 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 434 12 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 433 17 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 437 24 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 312 19 2 11 2 0 3 0 349
2012 259 17 2 17 2 0 1 0 298
2013 243 19 2 20 1 0 2 0 287
2014 235 17 2 14 2 0 0 0 270
2015 247 18 3 18 1 0 1 0 288
2016 260 26 1 22 1 0 1 0 311
2017 223 27 2 26 1 0 1 0 280
2018 229 25 1 20 0 0 4 0 279
2019 220 23 1 18 1 1 5 0 269
2020 242 26 3 29 0 1 1 0 302
2021 230 38 3 37 0 1 1 0 310
2022 242 53 3 41 0 1 4 0 344
2023 264 57 2 46 0 0 16 0 385

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 Seventh Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 401 18.0 22.2 26.4
1990 367 21.0 17.4 26.7
1991 361 22.0 16.4 25.2
1992 372 21.0 17.7 32
1993 377 22.0 17.1 34.2
1994 373 21.0 17.8 35.4
1995 390 20.0 19.5 33.1
1996 390 20.0 19.5 33.1
1997 381 21.0 18.1 30.7
1998 366 24.0 15.3 32.2
1999 394 23.0 17.1 43.7
2000 377 25.0 15.1 43.5
2001 394 26.0 15.2 50.5
2002 460 29.0 15.9 47.8
2003 460 29.0 15.9 47.8
2004 479 29.0 16.5 46.6
2005 298 20.0 14.9 37.9
2006 406 23.0 17.7 38.7
2007 463 26.0 17.8 41
2008 461 27.0 17.1 39.7
2009 464 29.0 16.0 44.4
2010 479 30.3 15.7 40.7
2011 349 25.3 13.7 39.8
2012 298 22.7 13.0 39.3
2013 287 20.3 14.1 46.7
2014 270 21.2 12.7 41.9
2015 288 19.0 15.1 44.8
2016 311 22.0 14.1 43.4
2017 280 23.0 12.1 53.6
2018 279 16.0 17.4 19.4
2019 269 16.0 16.8 26
2020 302 16.0 18.8 44.4
2021 310 18.0 17.2 27.1
2022 344 17.5 19.6 50.3
2023 385 19.7 19.5 54

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 Seventh Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 401 18.0 22.2 26.4
1990 367 21.0 17.4 26.7
1991 361 22.0 16.4 25.2
1992 372 21.0 17.7 32
1993 377 22.0 17.1 34.2
1994 373 21.0 17.8 35.4
1995 390 20.0 19.5 33.1
1996 390 20.0 19.5 33.1
1997 381 21.0 18.1 30.7
1998 366 24.0 15.3 32.2
1999 394 23.0 17.1 43.7
2000 377 25.0 15.1 43.5
2001 394 26.0 15.2 50.5
2002 460 29.0 15.9 47.8
2003 460 29.0 15.9 47.8
2004 479 29.0 16.5 46.6
2005 298 20.0 14.9 37.9
2006 406 23.0 17.7 38.7
2007 463 26.0 17.8 41
2008 461 27.0 17.1 39.7
2009 464 29.0 16.0 44.4
2010 479 30.3 15.7 40.7
2011 349 25.3 13.7 39.8
2012 298 22.7 13.0 39.3
2013 287 20.3 14.1 46.7
2014 270 21.2 12.7 41.9
2015 288 19.0 15.1 44.8
2016 311 22.0 14.1 43.4
2017 280 23.0 12.1 53.6
2018 279 16.0 17.4 19.4
2019 269 16.0 16.8 26
2020 302 16.0 18.8 44.4
2021 310 18.0 17.2 27.1
2022 344 17.5 19.6 50.3
2023 385 19.7 19.5 54

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 Seventh Ward Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $14,020
2018 $11,998
2019 $12,225
2020 $11,270
2021 $12,636
2022 $12,708

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seventh Ward Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 233rd of 730 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8576
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Parish)8268
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Seventh Ward Elementary School)6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Livingston Parish)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8770
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8972
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Parish)8681
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Seventh Ward Elementary School)6242
 20%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Livingston Parish)6663
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8786
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Parish)7571
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8992
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Parish)8381
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Seventh Ward Elementary School)8268
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Livingston Parish)6762
 5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students269385
 43.1%
African American2357
 147.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1846
 155.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White220264
 20%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%54%
 28%


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Students at Seventh Ward Elementary School are 69% White, 15% African American, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Seventh Ward Elementary School ranks 181st of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Seventh Ward Elementary School.

Students who attend Seventh Ward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Juban Parc Junior High School
High : Denham Springs High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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