Is Wesley Ray Elementary School a good school?

Wesley Ray Elementary School ranks 430 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wesley Ray Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Wesley Ray Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wesley Ray Elementary School?

Students at Wesley Ray Elementary School are 64% African American, 32% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wesley Ray Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wesley Ray Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Varnado High School

Wesley Ray Elementary School

Summary:

Wesley Ray Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Angie, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 278 students. The school is part of the Washington Parish School District, which is ranked 53 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wesley Ray Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority white student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year. However, the school's performance on LEAP tests shows some strengths, particularly in Mathematics, where the school outperforms the Washington Parish School District and state averages in several grade levels. Wesley Ray Elementary also has a high percentage of students (over 67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby Franklinton Primary School and Thomas Elementary School.

While Wesley Ray Elementary's overall performance is lower than the state, the school's strengths in Mathematics for its African American students suggest that it may be effectively supporting this subgroup. However, the school's fluctuating performance over the years and its higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools indicate that it faces unique challenges. Continued efforts to address the school's performance and meet the needs of its diverse student population could lead to improved outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

30523 Wesley Ray Road
Angie, LA 70426

(985) 986-3131

District: Washington Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,622

Students who attend Wesley Ray Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Varnado High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.4%

White:

32.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wesley Ray Elementary School ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Wesley Ray Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Washington Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (64.4%), White (32%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wesley Ray Elementary School is 17.2. 2 elementary schools in the Washington Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wesley Ray Elementary School employs 16.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesley Ray Elementary School is $14,622, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Washington Parish School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wesley Ray Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wesley Ray Elementary School 430^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Wesley Ray Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Washington Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Parish 53^rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	25.32	584^th	725	19.4%
2008	38.23	485^th	743	34.7%
2009	20.17	628^th	738	14.9%
2010	43.34	477^th	736	35.2%
2011	24.07	620^th	766	19.1%
2012	24.46	625^th	764	18.2%
2013	36.25	543^rd	772	29.7%
2014	27.80	612^th	777	21.2%
2015	32.30	578^th	792	27.0%
2016	14.41	680^th	742	8.4%
2017	35.97	522^nd	739	29.4%
2018	32.55	477^th	728	34.5%
2019	44.91	427^th	731	41.6%
2021	14.43	638^th	729	12.5%
2022	23.00	583^rd	727	19.8%
2023	41.50	449^th	730	38.5%
2024	39.91	430^th	675	36.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.04	121^st	333	63.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	30.75	531^st	682	22.1%
2019	34.74	515^th	697	26.1%
2021	14.80	638^th	719	11.3%
2022	21.09	609^th	724	15.9%
2023	46.76	406^th	723	43.8%
2024	44.10	410^th	674	39.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	45.60	405^th	684	40.8%
2021	19.40	587^th	705	16.7%
2022	37.66	464^th	701	33.8%
2023	45.38	415^th	705	41.1%
2024	45.85	372^nd	635	41.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.95	138^th	281	50.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	51.32	377^th	696	45.8%
2021	11.25	647^th	704	8.1%
2022	32.57	486^th	712	31.7%
2023	44.63	412^th	713	42.2%
2024	43.84	389^th	651	40.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	41.15	353^rd	547	35.5%
2019	42.50	351^st	559	37.2%
2021	23.35	463^rd	564	17.9%
2022	41.57	330^th	562	41.3%
2023	58.55	217^th	570	61.9%
2024	55.25	213^th	509	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	46.19	321^st	516	37.8%
2019	62.54	199^th	517	61.5%
2021	18.54	462^nd	522	11.5%
2022	20.83	459^th	517	11.2%
2023	7.87	499^th	518	3.7%
2024	35.22	339^th	434	21.9%

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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 Wesley Ray 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	417	417
1990	173	211	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1991	164	202	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1992	188	211	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1993	168	209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1994	163	208	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1995	140	174	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	140	174	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	119	187	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1998	93	153	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1999	86	144	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2000	82	166	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2001	99	161	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2002	82	154	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	238
2003	82	154	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	238
2004	75	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2005	66	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2006	40	144	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	189
2007	38	159	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	37	167	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	208
2009	32	158	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	194
2010	14	141	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	158
2011	125	212	0	0	3	0	0	0	340
2012	122	216	0	0	4	0	1	0	343
2013	136	202	0	0	2	0	2	0	342
2014	140	214	0	0	1	0	0	0	355
2015	121	182	0	0	0	0	0	0	303
2016	124	183	0	0	0	0	0	0	307
2017	113	171	0	2	0	0	0	0	286
2018	105	175	0	3	0	0	1	0	284
2019	106	173	0	4	0	0	1	0	284
2020	97	186	0	5	0	0	1	0	289
2021	88	185	0	6	0	0	2	0	281
2022	95	173	0	5	0	0	4	0	277
2023	89	179	0	3	0	0	7	0	278

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 Wesley Ray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	417	29.0	14.3	67.4
1990	384	26.0	14.7	72.7
1991	366	25.0	14.6	81.7
1992	399	26.0	15.3	81.7
1993	377	26.0	14.5	81.7
1994	371	27.0	13.7	81.1
1995	320	19.0	16.8	83.8
1996	320	19.0	16.8	83.8
1997	312	21.0	14.9	69.6
1998	250	22.0	11.4	77.6
1999	232	19.0	12.2	94
2000	250	19.0	13.2	93.2
2001	260	20.0	13.0	90.8
2002	238	17.0	14.0	94.1
2003	238	17.0	14.0	94.1
2004	220	17.0	12.9	93.6
2005	211	16.0	13.2	95.7
2006	189	16.0	11.8	91.5
2007	200	16.0	12.5	94
2008	208	17.0	12.2	57.2
2009	194	16.0	12.1	95.4
2010	158	n/a	n/a	96.2
2011	340	27.9	12.1	96.8
2012	343	25.0	13.7	97.4
2013	342	24.9	13.7	95.6
2014	355	24.9	14.2	98.6
2015	303	21.0	14.4	98.7
2016	307	23.0	13.3	99.3
2017	286	21.0	13.6	96.2
2018	284	18.2	15.5	73.6
2019	284	16.0	17.7	66.5
2020	289	16.0	18.0	79.2
2021	281	14.0	20.0	74.7
2022	277	16.0	17.3	58.5
2023	278	16.1	17.2	67.3

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 Wesley Ray Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	417	29.0	14.3	67.4
1990	384	26.0	14.7	72.7
1991	366	25.0	14.6	81.7
1992	399	26.0	15.3	81.7
1993	377	26.0	14.5	81.7
1994	371	27.0	13.7	81.1
1995	320	19.0	16.8	83.8
1996	320	19.0	16.8	83.8
1997	312	21.0	14.9	69.6
1998	250	22.0	11.4	77.6
1999	232	19.0	12.2	94
2000	250	19.0	13.2	93.2
2001	260	20.0	13.0	90.8
2002	238	17.0	14.0	94.1
2003	238	17.0	14.0	94.1
2004	220	17.0	12.9	93.6
2005	211	16.0	13.2	95.7
2006	189	16.0	11.8	91.5
2007	200	16.0	12.5	94
2008	208	17.0	12.2	57.2
2009	194	16.0	12.1	95.4
2010	158	n/a	n/a	96.2
2011	340	27.9	12.1	96.8
2012	343	25.0	13.7	97.4
2013	342	24.9	13.7	95.6
2014	355	24.9	14.2	98.6
2015	303	21.0	14.4	98.7
2016	307	23.0	13.3	99.3
2017	286	21.0	13.6	96.2
2018	284	18.2	15.5	73.6
2019	284	16.0	17.7	66.5
2020	289	16.0	18.0	79.2
2021	281	14.0	20.0	74.7
2022	277	16.0	17.3	58.5
2023	278	16.1	17.2	67.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wesley Ray Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,037
2018	$11,533
2019	$11,533
2020	$10,776
2021	$12,793
2022	$14,622

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley Ray Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 427^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 449^th of 730 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	76	45	31%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Parish)	73	51	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	56	56
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Parish)	75	64	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	33	34	1%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Washington Parish)	37	28	9%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	61	52	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Parish)	74	60	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Parish)	72	69	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	68	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	41	29	12%
4th Grade Social Studies (Washington Parish)	44	54	10%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	53	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	78	78
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wesley Ray Elementary School)	68	43	25%
5th Grade Social Studies (Washington Parish)	63	44	19%
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	284	278	2.1%
African American	173	179	3.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	89	16%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	67.3%	0.7%

Schools Near Wesley Ray 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
Wesley Ray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30523 Wesley Ray Road	Angie	70426	Washington Parish	Washington Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 986-3131	278	16	17.2	67.3%	89 (32.0%)	179 (64.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	39.9	430^th of 675 public elementary schools	36.3%		41.5	449^th of 730 public elementary schools	38.5%	19		65.0	64.0	67.0	54.0	59.0	44.0	51.0	$14,622
Thomas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30341 Highway 424	Franklinton	70438	Washington Parish	Washington Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 848-2881	763	35	21.6	45.2%	638 (83.6%)	97 (12.7%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	52.5	350^th of 675 public elementary schools	48.1%		62.5	300^th of 730 public elementary schools	58.9%	50	48.0			57.0	67.0		76.0	75.0	$12,065
Central Elementary School	Public	3-6	420 Spartan's Avenue	Bogalusa	70427	Washington Parish	City of Bogalusa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 281-2232	260	23	11.4	82.7%	31 (11.9%)	205 (78.8%)	10 (3.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	16	593^rd of 675 public elementary schools	12.1%		19.4	615^th of 730 public elementary schools	15.8%	22	41.0	52.0	23.0	39.0	29.0	52.0	46.0	41.0	$19,109
Byrd Avenue Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1600 Byrd Avenue	Bogalusa	70427	Washington Parish	City of Bogalusa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 281-2190	363	20	17.8	73.8%	65 (17.9%)	267 (73.6%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)								(n/a)									$17,016
Franklinton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	610 T.W. Barker Drive	Franklinton	70438	Washington Parish	Washington Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 839-5674	664	43	15.4	55.7%	365 (55.0%)	216 (32.5%)	53 (8.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)								(n/a)	40.0			40.0	56.0			56.0	$14,547

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