For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,603 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Avoyelles Public Charter School, Lafargue Elementary School and Plaucheville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Avoyelles Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Plaucheville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Red River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Grades: 6-9
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Avoyelles Parish Alternative Site (Apas) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1822 St Jean St
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Central Southwest Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
1869 St. Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Avoyelles Public Charter School, Lafargue Elementary School and Plaucheville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
9 public elementary schools are located in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
Avoyelles Parish, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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