Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker 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 2% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker's student population of 418 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker 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 Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker is 0.44, 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
#1249 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
11%
Black
69%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker's ranking?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker is ranked #1249 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker often compared to?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crockeris often viewed alongside schools like Young Audiences Charter School, Travis Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker?
418 students attend Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker offer ?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker part of?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker is part of Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker School District.
In what neighborhood is Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker located?
Yacs At Lawrence D. Crocker is located in the Milan neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Milan.
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