Fifth Ward Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reserve, Louisiana 70084 · St. John the Baptist Parish
#544 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#26155 of 50,301 nationally
About Fifth Ward Elementary School
Fifth Ward Elementary School is a public elementary located in Reserve, in the St. John the Baptist Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 306 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 544th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 306.
There are 2 schools in Reserve; Fifth Ward Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fifth Ward Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fifth Ward Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students · 2.5 km away
East St. John High School
Reserve · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 2.9 km away
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Edgard · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
188 students · 3.5 km away
West St. John High School
Edgard · Public high · Grades 8–12
186 students · 4.6 km away
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students · 4.6 km away
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
710 students · 5.0 km away
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Laplace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
551 students · 5.3 km away
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
754 students · 6.9 km away
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Garyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students · 9.0 km away
Norco Elementary School
Norco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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306 students
Lowery Elementary School
Donaldsonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
307 students
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Garyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Haynesville Elementary School
Haynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Verda Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School a good school?
Fifth Ward Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #544 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fifth Ward Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Fifth Ward Elementary School ranks #544 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #26155 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fifth Ward Elementary School?
Fifth Ward Elementary School had 306 students in 2025.
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fifth Ward Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fifth Ward Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.