Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mansfield Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mansfield Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mansfield, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 385.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 20.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mansfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mansfield Elementary School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mansfield Elementary 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 Mansfield Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#713 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mansfield Elementary School's ranking?
Mansfield Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mansfield Elementary School?
542 students attend Mansfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mansfield Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mansfield Elementary School offer ?
Mansfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mansfield Elementary School part of?
Mansfield Elementary School is part of Desoto Parish School District.
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