Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freshwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Freshwater Elementary School serves the west part of Denham Springs, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.7 square miles, where most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freshwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Freshwater Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Freshwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freshwater Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#159 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Freshwater Elementary School's ranking?
Freshwater Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Freshwater Elementary School often compared to?
Freshwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Freshwater Elementary School?
370 students attend Freshwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Freshwater Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freshwater Elementary School?
Freshwater Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freshwater Elementary School offer ?
Freshwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freshwater Elementary School part of?
Freshwater Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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