W.L. Abney Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Slidell, Louisiana 70458 · St. Tammany Parish
#335 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#14075 of 50,301 nationally
About W.L. Abney Elementary
W.L. Abney Elementary is a public elementary located in Slidell, in the St. Tammany Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 936 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 335th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 936.
There are 20 schools in Slidell; W.L. Abney Elementary ranks 17th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 W.L. Abney Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W.L. Abney Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
233 students · 154 m away
St. Tammany Junior High School
Slidell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 1.2 km away
Salmen High School
Slidell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,091 students · 1.4 km away
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students · 1.6 km away
Slidell Junior High School
Slidell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
724 students · 2.5 km away
Florida Avenue Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
440 students · 2.9 km away
Slidell High School
Slidell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students · 3.4 km away
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
651 students · 3.8 km away
Carolyn Park Middle
Slidell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
233 students · 3.9 km away
Northshore High School
Slidell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,518 students · 4.0 km away
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Prairieville Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is W.L. Abney Elementary a good school?
W.L. Abney Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #335 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 W.L. Abney Elementary rank in Louisiana?
W.L. Abney Elementary ranks #335 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #14075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W.L. Abney Elementary?
W.L. Abney Elementary had 936 students in 2025.
Is W.L. Abney Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
W.L. Abney Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W.L. Abney Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W.L. Abney Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.