Raceland Lower Elementary School

144 Bowie Road
Raceland, LA 70394
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Raceland Lower Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Raceland Lower Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Raceland Lower Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
38%
42%
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White
48%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School?
373 students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Raceland Lower Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raceland Lower Elementary School?
Raceland Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raceland Lower Elementary School offer ?
Raceland Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Raceland Lower Elementary School part of?
Raceland Lower Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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