Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lafargue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafargue Elementary School serves the northwest part of Effie, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 181.4 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafargue Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafargue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafargue Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#513 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2007–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. 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 Lafargue Elementary School's ranking?
Lafargue Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafargue Elementary School often compared to?
Lafargue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marksville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lafargue Elementary School?
581 students attend Lafargue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lafargue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafargue Elementary School?
Lafargue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafargue Elementary School offer ?
Lafargue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafargue Elementary School part of?
Lafargue Elementary School is part of Avoyelles Parish School District.
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