Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonport 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonport Elementary serves the southwest part of Cottonport, LA, covering an area of approximately 81 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive to the school that lasts between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge reaching up to 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonport Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Cottonport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonport Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1129 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
68%
42%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonport Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonport Elementary School is ranked #1129 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cottonport Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunkie Elementary School, Plaucheville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cottonport Elementary School?
255 students attend Cottonport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cottonport Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonport Elementary School?
Cottonport Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottonport Elementary School offer ?
Cottonport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonport Elementary School part of?
Cottonport Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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