Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeshore School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeshore School serves the eastern part of Monroe, LA, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeshore School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lakeshore School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeshore School is 0.50, 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
#948 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeshore School's ranking?
Lakeshore School is ranked #948 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lakeshore School often compared to?
Lakeshore Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swartz Lower Elementary School, Swartz Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lakeshore School?
532 students attend Lakeshore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lakeshore School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeshore School offer ?
Lakeshore School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeshore School part of?
Lakeshore School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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