Lafargue Elementary School
Tel:
(318) 253-9591
Lafargue Elementary School serves 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lafargue Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Lafargue Elementary School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 726 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lafargue Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lafargue Elementary School is 0.42, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #450 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 21% | 43% |
| White | 73% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avoyelles Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Lafargue Elementary School is Marksville High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marksville Elementary School (7.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marksville Marksville High School Grades: 7-12 | 790 students
7.3 miles
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356 7.3 7-12 790 - Marksville Marksville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 574 students
7.4 miles
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464 7.4 PK-6 574 - Alexandria Poland Junior High School Grades: PK-8 | 383 students
8.0 miles
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224 8.0 PK-8 383 - Pineville Ruby-wise Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 416 students
8.4 miles
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089 8.4 PK-6 416 - Mansura Avoyelles Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 741 students
10.8 miles
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285 10.8 K-12 741
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