Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horseshoe Drive 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horseshoe Drive 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 Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
87%
41%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horseshoe Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Horseshoe Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Park 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
299 students attend Horseshoe Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Horseshoe Drive Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horseshoe Drive Elementary School offer ?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horseshoe Drive Elementary School part of?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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