Ross Elementary School

1809 West Hutchinson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ross Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ross Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in LA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Ross Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
248 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Ross Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Ross Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
71%
42%
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White
19%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Ross Elementary School is ranked #1064 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Crowley Elementary School, Crowley Kindergarten School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
248 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ross Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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