Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#330 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
74%
11%
Black
9%
41%
White
11%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School's ranking?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
283 students attend J.s. Aucoin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does J.s. Aucoin Elementary School offer ?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School part of?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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