French Settlement Elementary School

15810 La Highway 16
French Settlement, LA 70733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, French Settlement Elementary 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

French Settlement Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

French Settlement Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

French Settlement Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of French Settlement Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#421 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of French Settlement Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
1%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in French Settlement Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of French Settlement Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in French Settlement Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is French Settlement Elementary School's ranking?
French Settlement Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are French Settlement Elementary School often compared to?
French Settlement Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurepas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend French Settlement Elementary School?
486 students attend French Settlement Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of French Settlement Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of French Settlement Elementary School?
French Settlement Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does French Settlement Elementary School offer ?
French Settlement Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is French Settlement Elementary School part of?
French Settlement Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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