Florida Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Florida Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 492. The school is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, which is ranked 21 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Florida Avenue Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 40.04% White, 36.38% African American, 17.07% Hispanic, and 6.3% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (43%) and English Language Arts (66%) were significantly lower than the St. Tammany Parish (70% and 80%, respectively) and Louisiana state (59% and 69%, respectively) averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the school's enrollment has decreased from 492 students in the 2022-2023 school year to 452 students in the 2023-2024 school year, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 52.58% in 2021-2022 to 65.85% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Honey Island Elementary, Whispering Forest Elementary, and Bonne Ecole Elementary, Florida Avenue Elementary School generally performs worse academically, with lower LEAP proficiency rates and school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 342 Florida Avenue
       Slidell, LA  70458


(985) 643-1605

District: St. Tammany Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
452nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,620 Help


Students who attend Florida Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Slidell Junior High School
High:    Slidell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
African American:
36.4%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details Florida Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 10th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Florida Avenue Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), African American (36.4%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florida Avenue Elementary School is 16.7. 16 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florida Avenue Elementary School is $16,620, which is the 7th highest among 12 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florida Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florida Avenue Elementary School 452nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Florida Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florida Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 59.87 320th 725 55.9%
2008 61.18 321st 743 56.8%
2009 73.54 195th 738 73.6%
2010 67.55 271st 736 63.2%
2011 63.92 312th 766 59.3%
2012 48.30 434th 764 43.2%
2013 46.36 446th 772 42.2%
2014 40.92 494th 777 36.4%
2015 44.05 486th 792 38.6%
2016 51.99 400th 742 46.1%
2017 47.67 427th 739 42.2%
2018 36.70 448th 728 38.5%
2019 53.67 362nd 731 50.5%
2021 41.27 438th 729 39.9%
2022 51.37 373rd 727 48.7%
2023 35.44 480th 730 34.2%
2024 37.39 452nd 675 33.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.23 200th 333 39.9%
2021 36.34 203rd 306 33.7%
2022 54.20 130th 307 57.7%
2023 24.37 238th 296 19.6%
2024 50.47 98th 208 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 422nd 682 38.1%
2019 54.74 339th 697 51.4%
2021 43.95 412th 719 42.7%
2022 53.26 344th 724 52.5%
2023 31.55 525th 723 27.4%
2024 35.49 465th 674 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.11 366th 684 46.5%
2021 44.42 409th 705 42.0%
2022 51.31 366th 701 47.8%
2023 32.31 508th 705 27.9%
2024 34.88 442nd 635 30.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.01 242nd 281 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.41 344th 696 50.6%
2021 43.24 406th 704 42.3%
2022 47.78 388th 712 45.5%
2023 34.32 478th 713 33.0%
2024 38.60 430th 651 33.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 336th 547 38.6%
2019 41.47 358th 559 36.0%
2021 45.86 296th 564 47.5%
2022 44.92 302nd 562 46.3%
2023 32.61 405th 570 28.9%
2024 33.00 355th 509 30.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 141st 168 16.1%
2019 57.08 84th 190 55.8%
2021 42.65 124th 202 38.6%
2022 41.54 140th 220 36.4%
2023 28.08 184th 233 21.0%
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Rank History for White students at Florida Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 336th 516 34.9%
2019 55.82 258th 517 50.1%
2021 36.99 373rd 522 28.5%
2022 47.79 305th 517 41.0%
2023 29.66 413th 518 20.3%
2024 35.67 335th 434 22.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 8, 2012

Open Quote Teachers lacked the skills needed to address the learning needs of the children. My son's teacher simply sent home workbooks for me to teach, after a full day of school and my full time job. I found myself also doing the teachers most basic job. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Florida Avenue 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 448 448
1990 334 115 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 335 119 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 317 125 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 303 107 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 341 138 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 339 136 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 339 136 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 358 178 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 300 187 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 288 207 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 251 187 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 256 199 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 282 181 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 282 181 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 278 179 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 259 207 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 249 128 6 34 5 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 275 161 7 39 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 291 201 7 58 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2009 303 197 2 51 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 318 188 5 59 5 n/a n/a 0 575
2011 342 186 5 50 12 0 3 0 598
2012 308 167 6 51 7 0 2 0 541
2013 303 167 5 51 2 0 16 0 544
2014 300 179 2 66 0 0 18 0 565
2015 320 163 3 88 1 2 18 0 595
2016 291 178 3 77 1 1 24 0 575
2017 266 189 0 98 1 2 28 0 584
2018 261 178 1 87 2 2 26 0 557
2019 275 174 0 72 1 1 26 0 549
2020 262 156 0 75 1 1 31 0 526
2021 184 129 2 57 1 1 15 0 389
2022 190 181 0 69 1 0 25 0 466
2023 197 179 1 84 0 0 31 0 492

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 Florida Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 448 27.0 16.5 38.2
1990 449 27.0 16.6 38.8
1991 457 27.0 16.9 37.2
1992 448 28.0 16.0 44.4
1993 415 29.0 14.3 40.5
1994 486 34.0 14.3 46.7
1995 486 32.0 15.2 48.4
1996 486 32.0 15.2 48.4
1997 551 34.0 16.2 47.7
1998 502 34.0 14.8 51.2
1999 505 36.0 14.0 63.8
2000 453 34.6 13.1 66
2001 472 32.0 14.8 62.1
2002 489 39.0 12.5 61.1
2003 489 39.0 12.5 61.1
2004 483 39.0 12.4 59.8
2005 493 39.9 12.4 69.8
2006 422 35.7 11.8 78.7
2007 484 38.7 12.5 74.4
2008 558 43.7 12.8 80.1
2009 557 46.7 11.9 76.5
2010 575 44.7 12.8 73
2011 598 45.4 13.1 71.1
2012 541 43.0 12.5 75
2013 544 41.0 13.2 76.3
2014 565 42.9 13.1 74.7
2015 595 43.0 13.8 75.6
2016 575 47.0 12.2 80.3
2017 584 36.9 15.8 75
2018 557 33.1 16.7 75
2019 549 33.1 16.5 78
2020 526 33.0 15.9 78.1
2021 389 33.1 11.7 73
2022 466 33.4 13.9 52.6
2023 492 29.3 16.7 65.9

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 Florida Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 448 27.0 16.5 38.2
1990 449 27.0 16.6 38.8
1991 457 27.0 16.9 37.2
1992 448 28.0 16.0 44.4
1993 415 29.0 14.3 40.5
1994 486 34.0 14.3 46.7
1995 486 32.0 15.2 48.4
1996 486 32.0 15.2 48.4
1997 551 34.0 16.2 47.7
1998 502 34.0 14.8 51.2
1999 505 36.0 14.0 63.8
2000 453 34.6 13.1 66
2001 472 32.0 14.8 62.1
2002 489 39.0 12.5 61.1
2003 489 39.0 12.5 61.1
2004 483 39.0 12.4 59.8
2005 493 39.9 12.4 69.8
2006 422 35.7 11.8 78.7
2007 484 38.7 12.5 74.4
2008 558 43.7 12.8 80.1
2009 557 46.7 11.9 76.5
2010 575 44.7 12.8 73
2011 598 45.4 13.1 71.1
2012 541 43.0 12.5 75
2013 544 41.0 13.2 76.3
2014 565 42.9 13.1 74.7
2015 595 43.0 13.8 75.6
2016 575 47.0 12.2 80.3
2017 584 36.9 15.8 75
2018 557 33.1 16.7 75
2019 549 33.1 16.5 78
2020 526 33.0 15.9 78.1
2021 389 33.1 11.7 73
2022 466 33.4 13.9 52.6
2023 492 29.3 16.7 65.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Florida Avenue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,030
2018 $14,177
2019 $14,243
2020 $14,648
2021 $18,709
2022 $16,620

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florida Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 362nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 480th of 730 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida Avenue Elementary School)7939
 40%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)8378
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida Avenue Elementary School)8258
 24%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8580
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Florida Avenue Elementary School)5135
 16%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida Avenue Elementary School)6238
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7977
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida Avenue Elementary School)7058
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8581
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Florida Avenue Elementary School)4629
 17%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida Avenue Elementary School)4358
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7376
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida Avenue Elementary School)6672
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)8385
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Florida Avenue Elementary School)5744
 13%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6865
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida Avenue Elementary School)6353
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7773
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida Avenue Elementary School)6560
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7980
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Florida Avenue Elementary School)5836
 22%
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549492
 10.4%
African American174179
 2.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic7284
 16.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White275197
 28.4%
Two or More Races2631
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%65.9%
 12.1%


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Students who attend Florida Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Slidell Junior High School
High : Slidell High School

Students at Florida Avenue Elementary School are 40% White, 36% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Florida Avenue Elementary School ranks 452nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Florida Avenue Elementary 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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