Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daspit Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daspit Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Daspit Road Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daspit Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daspit Road Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
33%
42%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daspit Road Elementary School's ranking?
Daspit Road Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Daspit Road Elementary School often compared to?
Daspit Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Daspit Road Elementary School?
479 students attend Daspit Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Daspit Road Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daspit Road Elementary School?
Daspit Road Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Daspit Road Elementary School offer ?
Daspit Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Daspit Road Elementary School part of?
Daspit Road Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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