Raceland Lower Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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-2
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raceland Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Raceland Lower Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raceland Lower Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
40%
41%
White
44%
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
67%
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
How many students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School?
369 students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Raceland Lower Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raceland Lower Elementary School?
Raceland Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raceland Lower Elementary School offer ?
Raceland Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Raceland Lower Elementary School part of?
Raceland Lower Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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