Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy
Tel:
(318)443-0579
- Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy's student population of 270 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 270 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #873 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 92% | 44% |
| White | 5% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rapides Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy is Alexandria Senior High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Scott M. Brame Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cherokee Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Cherokee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
0.9 miles
5700 Prescott Road
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318)442-1987 0.9 PK-5 585 - Alexandria Martin Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
1.0 miles
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318)448-1695 1.0 PK-5 305 - Alexandria Scott M. Brame Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 822 students
1.1 miles
4800 Dawn Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318)443-3688 1.1 6-8 822 - Alexandria Alexandria Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1382 students
1.7 miles
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318)448-8234 1.7 9-12 1382 - Alexandria Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 587 students
1.9 miles
4500 Lincoln Road
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318)445-6296 1.9 PK-6 587
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