Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Start Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Start Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Start Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Start Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1027 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Start Elementary School's ranking?
Start Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Start Elementary School often compared to?
Start Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rayville Elementary School, Mangham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Start Elementary School?
318 students attend Start Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Start Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Start Elementary School?
Start Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Start Elementary School offer ?
Start Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Start Elementary School part of?
Start Elementary School is part of Richland Parish School District.
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