Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M. J. Kaufman 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M. J. Kaufman 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 M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#812 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
43%
42%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School's ranking?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are M. J. Kaufman Elementary School often compared to?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Oaks Elementary School, Dolby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
242 students attend M. J. Kaufman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of M. J. Kaufman Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does M. J. Kaufman Elementary School offer ?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School part of?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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