Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Start 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Start Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Start 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 Start Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1001 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
28%
42%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Start Elementary School's ranking?
Start Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Start Elementary School often compared to?
Start Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rayville Elementary School, Mangham 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Start Elementary School?
331 students attend Start Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Start Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Start Elementary School?
Start Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Start Elementary School offer ?
Start Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Start Elementary School part of?
Start Elementary School is part of Richland Parish School District.
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