About This School
A.L. Smith School is located in Sterlington, LA and is one of 23 elementary schools in Ouachita Parish School District. It is a public school that serves 585 students in grades PK, K-6.
A.L. Smith School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Louisiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See A.L. Smith School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, A.L. Smith School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Louisiana average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A.L. Smith School's students and teachers. more
A.L. Smith School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Louisiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See A.L. Smith School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, A.L. Smith School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Louisiana average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about A.L. Smith School's students and teachers. more
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Ouachita Parish District Spending
$9,213Per Pupil
The Ouachita Parish spends $9,213 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Ouachita Parish District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Louisiana, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) Results, Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) Results and Graduation Exit Examination (GEE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Christian School 6.8 miles | n/a | |
| River Oaks School 8.9 miles | n/a | |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School 9.6 miles |  |
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| Henry V. Adams Elementary School 10 miles |  |
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| Swartz Lower Elementary School 10.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Ouachita Parish School District
Made AYP
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Contact
A.L. Smith School206 High Ave
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 665-2713
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Test Scores
About the ILEAP
What is it?
The integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 in math and English language arts. In grades 3, 5, 6 and 7 students are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels: advanced, mastery, basic, approaching basic and unsatisfactory. The goal is for all students to score at or above the basic level.
About the LEAP21
What is it?
The Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels: advanced, mastery, basic, approaching basic, and unsatisfactory. The goal is for all students to score at or above the basic level.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Louisiana, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) Results, Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) Results and Graduation Exit Examination (GEE) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 585
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, A.L. Smith School had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Louisiana had 65% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
84%
Black
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, A.L. Smith School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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A.L. Smith School
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rachelle1980: I am not only a parent, but a teacher here and this is a fantastic school! There is great parent support, community outreach and involvement, and a great support within the school as a first year teacher. I have really enjoyed being a part of such a great school.
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