Lockport Upper Elementary School

201 School Street
Lockport, LA 70374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 372 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 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Lockport Upper Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
372 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#115 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lockport Upper Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lockport Upper 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.
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lockport Upper 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.
53%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lockport Upper 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
3%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lockport Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lockport Upper Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Lockport Upper 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
54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lockport Upper 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lockport Upper 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 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?
372 students attend Lockport Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lockport Upper Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockport Upper Elementary School?
Lockport Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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