Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecil Picard Elementary School serves the northeast part of Maurice, LA, covering an area of approximately 41.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice's student population of 592 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice's ranking?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is ranked #64 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice often compared to?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Mauriceis often viewed alongside schools like Leblanc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice?
592 students attend Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice offer ?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice part of?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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