Serving 382 students in grades 3-5, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden R. Lawrence Middle School serves the northeast part of Deville, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 130.9 square miles. Families typically drive around 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper 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
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper 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 Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#199 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
42%
White
95%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
382 students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School offer ?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School part of?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a great school. I am a student right now, and going to the sixth grade. they teach dicipline while having fun at the same time. I am proud to be a student at Hayden R. Lawerence Middle School.
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