Lafargue Elementary School
Tel:
(318)253-9591
- Lafargue Elementary School serves 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Lafargue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lafargue Elementary School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 713 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lafargue Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lafargue Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #444 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 20% | 44% |
| White | 77% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avoyelles Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marksville Marksville High School Grades: 7-12 | 804 students
7.3 miles
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-9356 7.3 7-12 804 - Marksville Marksville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 649 students
7.4 miles
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-7464 7.4 PK-6 649 - Alexandria Poland Junior High School Grades: PK-8 | 391 students
8.0 miles
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318)445-9224 8.0 PK-8 391 - Pineville Ruby-wise Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 397 students
8.4 miles
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318)443-6089 8.4 PK-6 397 - Mansura Avoyelles Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 746 students
10.8 miles
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318)240-8285 10.8 K-12 746
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