Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dequincy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dequincy Primary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dequincy Primary School is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Dequincy Primary School?
246 students attend Dequincy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dequincy Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequincy Primary School?
Dequincy Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dequincy Primary School offer ?
Dequincy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dequincy Primary School part of?
Dequincy Primary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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