Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caneview K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caneview K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Caneview K-8 School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Caneview K-8 School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caneview K-8 School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
38%
42%
White
48%
41%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caneview K-8 School's ranking?
Caneview K-8 School is ranked #587 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Caneview K-8 School?
483 students attend Caneview K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Caneview K-8 School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caneview K-8 School?
Caneview K-8 School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caneview K-8 School offer ?
Caneview K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Caneview K-8 School part of?
Caneview K-8 School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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