Daspit Road Elementary School
Tel:
(337)364-2371
- Daspit Road Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Daspit Road Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Daspit Road Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daspit Road Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #383 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 27% | 44% |
| White | 60% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iberia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daspit Road Elementary School is New Iberia Senior High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anderson Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dodson Street Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Iberia Dodson Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
1.0 miles
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-3738 1.0 PK-6 275 - New Iberia North Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 697 students
1.4 miles
604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-6132 1.4 PK-6 697 - New Iberia North Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 319 students
1.4 miles
121 North Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-6636 1.4 PK-6 319 - New Iberia Anderson Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 490 students
2.0 miles
1059 Anderson Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)365-3932 2.0 7-8 490 - New Iberia Pesson Addition Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 510 students
2.0 miles
619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-9907 2.0 PK-6 510
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