Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Csal 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Csal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Csal Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 248% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Csal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Csal Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#856 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%

White
1%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 is Csal Elementary School's ranking?
Csal Elementary School is ranked #856 out of 1,251 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Csal Elementary School?
282 students attend Csal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Csal Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Csal Elementary School offer ?
Csal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Csal Elementary School part of?
Csal Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Csal Elementary School located?
Csal Elementary School is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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