Tanglewood Elementary School serves 678 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 90%
- Reading Proficiency: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)95%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
65%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
678 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Central Community School District.
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