Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Upper Pointe Coupee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School serves the northwest part of Batchelor, LA, covering an area of approximately 253.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Upper Pointe Coupee 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 Upper Pointe Coupee 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
#852 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-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 Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosenwald Elementary School, Rougon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School?
241 students attend Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School offer ?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School part of?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School is part of Pointe Coupee Parish School District.
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