Duplessis Primary School serves 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Duplessis Primary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Duplessis Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Duplessis Primary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Duplessis Primary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Duplessis Primary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#300 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
36%
42%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 Duplessis Primary School's ranking?
Duplessis Primary School is ranked #300 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Duplessis Primary School?
620 students attend Duplessis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Duplessis Primary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duplessis Primary School?
Duplessis Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duplessis Primary School offer ?
Duplessis Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Duplessis Primary School part of?
Duplessis Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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