Serving 509 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downsville Community Charter School's student population of 509 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.17, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
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 83%.
How many students attend Downsville Community Charter School?
509 students attend Downsville Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Downsville Community Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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 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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