Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dorseyville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorseyville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorseyville Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
412 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dorseyville 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 Dorseyville Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#628 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%

Black
83%
41%

White
11%
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
84%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dorseyville Elementary School's ranking?
Dorseyville Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dorseyville Elementary School often compared to?
Dorseyville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent Elementary/junior High School, North Iberville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dorseyville Elementary School?
412 students attend Dorseyville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dorseyville Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorseyville Elementary School?
Dorseyville Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorseyville Elementary School offer ?
Dorseyville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dorseyville Elementary School part of?
Dorseyville Elementary School is part of Iberville Parish School District.
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