Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Downsville Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downsville Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Downsville Community Charter School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downsville Community Charter 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 Downsville Community Charter School is 0.15, which is less 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
#492 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
42%
White
92%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downsville Community Charter School's ranking?
Downsville Community Charter School is ranked #492 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Downsville Community Charter School often compared to?
Downsville Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'arbonne Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downsville Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Downsville Community Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Downsville Community Charter School?
427 students attend Downsville Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Downsville Community Charter School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downsville Community Charter School?
Downsville Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downsville Community Charter School offer ?
Downsville Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Downsville Community Charter School part of?
Downsville Community Charter School is part of Union Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 7/17/2015
This school is horrible. The teachers and staff are poorly educated and do not care about the children as much as they care about protecting themselves and making money. I'm moving for the specific purpose of getting my children out of this school.
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