400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Ossun Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ossun 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in LA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ossun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Ossun Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ossun Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ossun Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
44%
42%
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White
39%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ossun Elementary School's ranking?

Ossun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Ossun Elementary School often compared to?

Ossun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Carencro Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

How many students attend Ossun Elementary School?

529 students attend Ossun Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Ossun Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ossun Elementary School?

Ossun Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Ossun Elementary School offer ?

Ossun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Ossun Elementary School part of?

Ossun Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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