Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Tel:
(337) 334-9501
Martin Petitjean Elementary School serves 379 students in grades 1-3.
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 65-69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Martin Petitjean 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Martin Petitjean Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Martin Petitjean Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-3 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martin Petitjean 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 Martin Petitjean Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #570 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) | 65-69% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 43% | 43% |
| White | 47% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martin Petitjean Elementary School is Rayne High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Armstrong Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Rayne Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rayne South Rayne Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 251 students
0.8 miles
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610 0.8 4-6 251 - Rayne Central Rayne Kindergarten School Grades: PK-K | 221 students
1.2 miles
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669 1.2 PK-K 221 - Rayne Armstrong Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 368 students
1.3 miles
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377 1.3 6-8 368 - Rayne Rayne High School Grades: 8-12 | 686 students
1.5 miles
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691 1.5 8-12 686 - Crowley South Crowley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
5.5 miles
1102 South Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300 5.5 K-5 344
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