North Webster Upper Elementary School

6245 Hwy. 160
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 161 students in grades 3-5, North Webster Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Webster Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

North Webster Upper Elementary School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

North Webster Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Webster Upper Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#478 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
32%
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35-39%
42%
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25-29%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
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Black
22%
41%
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White
74%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Webster Upper Elementary School's ranking?
North Webster Upper Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend North Webster Upper Elementary School?
161 students attend North Webster Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Webster Upper Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Webster Upper Elementary School?
North Webster Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Webster Upper Elementary School offer ?
North Webster Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is North Webster Upper Elementary School part of?
North Webster Upper Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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