Serving 849 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice's student population of 849 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is 0.41, 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
#78 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
10%
41%
White
76%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice's ranking?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is ranked #78 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice often compared to?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Mauriceis often viewed alongside schools like Leblanc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice?
849 students attend Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice offer ?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice part of?
Cecil Picard Elementary School At Maurice is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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