Gray's Creek Elementary School

11400 La Hwy 1033
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gray's Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gray's Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Gray's Creek Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Gray's Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray's Creek Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#340 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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45%
29%
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44%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
15%
42%
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White
71%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gray's Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Gray's Creek Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gray's Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Gray's Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost School, Holden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Gray's Creek Elementary School?
510 students attend Gray's Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gray's Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray's Creek Elementary School?
Gray's Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gray's Creek Elementary School offer ?
Gray's Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gray's Creek Elementary School part of?
Gray's Creek Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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