Denham Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(225)665-5855
- Denham Springs Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Denham Springs Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Denham Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Denham Springs Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #111 out of 1,277 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 6% |
| Black | 15% | 44% |
| White | 68% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Livingston Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denham Springs Elementary School is Denham Springs High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denham Springs Freshman High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Denham Springs Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denham Springs Denham Springs High School Grades: 10-12 | 1529 students
0.6 miles
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-8851 0.6 10-12 1529 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Freshman High School Grades: 8-9 | 592 students
0.7 miles
940 Range Avenue Ne
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-7890 0.7 8-9 592 - Denham Springs Denham Springs Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 800 students
0.8 miles
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-8898 0.8 6-8 800 - Denham Springs Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
0.9 miles
1090 Robbie Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)664-4223 0.9 PK-5 351 - Denham Springs Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 360 students
1.1 miles
1129 South Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225)665-5500 1.1 PK-5 360
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