Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crawford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crawford Elementary School serves the northeast part of Arcadia, LA, covering an area of approximately 110.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crawford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Crawford Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Crawford 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 Crawford Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#670 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. 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 Crawford Elementary School's ranking?
Crawford Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
278 students attend Crawford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Crawford Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crawford Elementary School offer ?
Crawford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crawford Elementary School part of?
Crawford Elementary School is part of Bienville Parish School District.
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