Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep (Closed 2023)

Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 5% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(20-21)
≤1%
29%
(20-21)
5%
40%
(20-21)
3%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
80%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
School District Name
Lawrence D. Crocker College Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep?
417 students attend Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep offer ?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep part of?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep is part of Lawrence D. Crocker College Preparatory School District.

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