Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Creswell 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Creswell Elementary School?
216 students attend Creswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Creswell Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creswell Elementary School?
Creswell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creswell Elementary School offer ?
Creswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Creswell Elementary School part of?
Creswell Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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