William Hart Elementary School

2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Hart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

William Hart Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

William Hart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Hart Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
34%
30-34%
42%
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
68%
11%
Black
25%
42%
White
4%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Hart Elementary School's ranking?
William Hart Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend William Hart Elementary School?
320 students attend William Hart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of William Hart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Hart Elementary School?
William Hart Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Hart Elementary School offer ?
William Hart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Hart Elementary School part of?
William Hart Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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