Lenwil Elementary School
- Lenwil Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lenwil 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 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Lenwil Elementary School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lenwil 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 Lenwil Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #495 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 43% |
| White | 68% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ouachita Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lenwil Elementary School is Southside Alternative High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riser Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riser Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Monroe Riser Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
1.7 miles
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0577 1.7 PK-5 331 - West Monroe Riser Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 417 students
1.7 miles
100 Price Drive
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0567 1.7 6-8 417 - West Monroe Riverbend Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 350 students
2.8 miles
700 Austin Avenue
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 361-0155 2.8 1-5 350 - West Monroe Crosley Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 220 students
3.1 miles
700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634 3.1 PK-K 220 - Monroe Southside Alternative High School Special Education School
Grades: K-12
3.1 miles
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000 3.1 K-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 i have been at this school for five school years and it has been the best school ever - Posted by Student/Alumni - C.I.H |
| 5 My son has attended Lenwil for the past 4 years and the teachers and support staff are awesome I have never had any problems with any of the people at this school the teachers are super nice but firm when needed. I am so glad that my son goes to such a good school and most of all I am glad that HE loves going to this school. - Posted by Parent - wclar |
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