Lake Arthur Elementary School

500 Mill Avenue
Lake Arthur, LA 70549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake Arthur Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Arthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Arthur Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#342 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Arthur Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
7%
41%
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White
83%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Arthur Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Arthur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Arthur Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Arthur Elementary School is ranked #342 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lake Arthur Elementary School?
476 students attend Lake Arthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lake Arthur Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Arthur Elementary School?
Lake Arthur Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Arthur Elementary School offer ?
Lake Arthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Arthur Elementary School part of?
Lake Arthur Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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