Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lagrange 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lagrange Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lagrange Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lagrange 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 Lagrange Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1156 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
75%
42%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lagrange Elementary School's ranking?
Lagrange Elementary School is ranked #1156 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lagrange Elementary School?
221 students attend Lagrange Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lagrange Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lagrange Elementary School?
Lagrange Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lagrange Elementary School offer ?
Lagrange Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lagrange Elementary School part of?
Lagrange Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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