Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dozier Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dozier Elementary School serves the east part of Erath, LA, covering an area of approximately 237 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dozier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dozier Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dozier Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dozier Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#75 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dozier Elementary School's ranking?
Dozier Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dozier Elementary School often compared to?
Dozier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leblanc Elementary School, Delcambre Elementary School, Eaton Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dozier Elementary School?
556 students attend Dozier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dozier Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dozier Elementary School?
Dozier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dozier Elementary School offer ?
Dozier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dozier Elementary School part of?
Dozier Elementary School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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