Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedarcrest-southmoor 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School's student population of 656 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
60%
42%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School often compared to?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
656 students attend Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School offer ?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School part of?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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