Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Crescent Elementary/junior High School's student population of 443 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Elementary/junior High School is 0.52, 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
#294 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
64%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent Elementary/junior High School's ranking?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is ranked #294 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Crescent Elementary/junior High School often compared to?
Crescent Elementary/junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorseyville Elementary School, East Iberville Elementary/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
443 students attend Crescent Elementary/junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Crescent Elementary/junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crescent Elementary/junior High School offer ?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescent Elementary/junior High School part of?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is part of Iberville Parish School District.
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