Serving 470 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 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Downsville Charter School serves the southern part of Downsville, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 88.2 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 7.4 miles and the furthest point being 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downsville Community Charter School's student population of 470 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Downsville Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downsville Community Charter School is 0.21, 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
#448 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
89%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #448 out of 1,244 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 82.6%.
How many students attend Downsville Community Charter School?
470 students attend Downsville Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Downsville Community Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downsville Community Charter School?
Downsville Community Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Downsville Community Charter School offer ?
Downsville Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Downsville Community Charter School part of?
Downsville Community Charter School is part of Union Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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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