Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D.f. Huddle 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: D.F. Huddle Elementary School serves the northeast part of Alexandria, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.f. Huddle Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
D.f. Huddle 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 D.f. Huddle Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1137 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
42%
White
2%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.f. Huddle Elementary School's ranking?
D.f. Huddle Elementary School is ranked #1137 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend D.f. Huddle Elementary School?
412 students attend D.f. Huddle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of D.f. Huddle Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D.f. Huddle Elementary School?
D.f. Huddle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does D.f. Huddle Elementary School offer ?
D.f. Huddle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D.f. Huddle Elementary School part of?
D.f. Huddle Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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