Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Green T. Lindon Elementary School serves the southeast part of Youngsville, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 23.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green T. Lindon 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
Green T. Lindon Elementary School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Together to Learn
School Rankings
Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green T. Lindon Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#61 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Green T. Lindon Elementary School's ranking?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Green T. Lindon Elementary School often compared to?
Green T. Lindon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
719 students attend Green T. Lindon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Green T. Lindon Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Green T. Lindon Elementary School offer ?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green T. Lindon Elementary School part of?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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