W.L. Abney Elementary School

W.L. Abney Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5
825 Kostmayer Ave,  Slidell, LA
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
2.8
887 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen Katsorchis
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
31%
Science
17%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
620:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
62.6%
White
23.8%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/14/2025
The only thing I would say is this new car rider line is difficult because the people who are coming in off of Old Spanish trail won't let the people come in and off of Lopez they think we're trying to cut the line they need someone at the end by the gates other than that great school
1.0 parent
10/19/2022
This is a terrible school!! They throw your child out the classroom when they don’t like what they say to them! No matter if it’s a fact or just a child being a child this is a disgrace to the well being of children that go there and the staff just simply do not care! They need a revamping of there...
5.0 parent
5/17/2022
My experience at this school has been very positive and the staff is amazing. What I have seen is that this school goes above and beyond to help your child succeed.
5.0 other
4/16/2021
I am reading the reviews and I can see it’s been from a few years ago. I can tell it’s so different from before as I am a sub teacher and I go to numerous schools. I would like to say that I’m very happy at Abney. This is the school that I’m subbing at more than others and the teachers, staff, Tabit...

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W.L. Abney Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in Slidell, LA, in the Slidell neighborhood, and is served by the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. W.L. Abney Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $252,179. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salmen High School, Slidell High School, Northshore High School, and more. Learn more about what Slidell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.L. Abney Elementary School.

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