Serving 356 students in grades 3-5, Lockport Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lockport Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lockport Upper Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lockport Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockport Upper Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#115 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
78%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockport Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Lockport Upper Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lockport Upper Elementary School?
356 students attend Lockport Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lockport Upper Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockport Upper Elementary School?
Lockport Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lockport Upper Elementary School offer ?
Lockport Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lockport Upper Elementary School part of?
Lockport Upper Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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