Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red River Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Coushatta, LA, encompassing approximately 402.3 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red River Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Red River 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 Red River Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#723 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red River Elementary School's ranking?
Red River Elementary School is ranked #723 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Red River Elementary School?
568 students attend Red River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Red River Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red River Elementary School?
Red River Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red River Elementary School offer ?
Red River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red River Elementary School part of?
Red River Elementary School is part of Red River Parish School District.
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