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Anacoco Elementary School

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Anacoco Elementary School ranks 159 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Anacoco Elementary School serves 457 students from Pre-K through 6th grade in the small town of Anacoco, LA, and is part of the high-performing Vernon Parish school district.

Anacoco Elementary stands out as a top-tier school, consistently earning 4 or 5 stars from the state for every year of available data. Its academic proficiency rates are significantly higher than nearby schools. For example, in math, 81% of Anacoco students are proficient, compared to 71% at Parkway Elementary School and just 54% at West Leesville Elementary School. In English Language Arts, Anacoco’s 86% proficiency rate outpaces Pickering Elementary School and Parkway, which both sit around 78-80%. The school also excels in social studies, where it is the only school in the area to exceed the state average. Additionally, Anacoco has a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%, which is much lower than West Leesville’s 40.6%, indicating a more engaged student body.

What makes Anacoco Elementary particularly impressive is its success with all students. It ranks in the top 5% of the state for both special education students and those from low socio-economic backgrounds, showing the school effectively closes achievement gaps. While the school’s overall rank dipped slightly in the most recent year, its decade-long history of excellence and strong community support make it a standout choice for families in the region.

457

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,492

Per pupil spending ?

61.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403

(337) 239-3040

District: Vernon Parish

Students who attend Anacoco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Leesville Junior High School
	Vernon Middle School
High:	Anacoco High School
	Leesville High School
	Pickering High School
	Rosepine High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (77% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Louisiana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg67%

Louisiana avg62%

159^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Vernon Parish

20^th of 116Vernon Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.4	159 of 690	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	89.6	54 of 666	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	86.5	81 of 675	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	77 of 730	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	50 of 727	93.1%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	68 of 729	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	72 of 731	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	80.8	79 of 728	89.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.9	51 of 739	93.1%	★★★★★
2016	84.1	83 of 742	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	89.1	42 of 792	94.7%	★★★★★
2014	87.7	49 of 777	93.7%	★★★★★
2013	89.4	36 of 772	95.3%	★★★★★
2012	86.3	65 of 764	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	91.8	25 of 766	96.7%	★★★★★
2010	90.1	34 of 736	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	92.7	18 of 738	97.6%	★★★★★
2008	93.0	19 of 743	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	91.9	25 of 725	96.6%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	63.5	87 of 281	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	167 of 679	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	86.9	56 of 633	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	54 of 635	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	82.0	94 of 705	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	101 of 701	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	88.6	53 of 705	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.5	85 of 684	87.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	91 of 685	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	92.9	33 of 661	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	80.0	109 of 723	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	90.0	38 of 724	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	87.2	53 of 719	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	51 of 697	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.4	62 of 682	90.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	150 of 682	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	86.9	63 of 641	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	82.3	102 of 651	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	62 of 713	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	41 of 712	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	81.7	113 of 704	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	117 of 696	83.2%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	20.5	22 of 26	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	64.8	7 of 20	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	12 of 21	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.1	9 of 30	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	7 of 30	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	4 of 29	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	9 of 26	65.4%	★★★★☆
2018	56.2	11 of 24	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	72.9	74 of 361	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	89.4	11 of 241	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	82.5	36 of 296	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	44 of 307	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.6	50 of 333	85.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	63.0	183 of 496	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.1	73 of 431	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	122 of 434	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	115 of 518	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	95 of 517	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	104 of 522	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	124 of 517	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	107 of 516	79.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)87th percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2026)80th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Disabled (2018)69th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)63rd percentile-14 vs school

Military Connected (2026)15th percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts86%+16 vs state

Mathematics81%+19 vs state

Social Studies64%+9 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, August 1, 2009

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)					LEAP English Language Arts (2026)					LEAP Social Studies (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Anacoco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4726 Port Arthur Avenue	Anacoco	71403	Vernon Parish	Vernon Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 239-3040	457	30	14.9	61.9%	392 (85.8%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.1%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	77.4	159^th of 690 public elementary schools	77.0%		89.6	54^th of 666 public elementary schools	91.9%	105	79.0		67.0	87.0	81.0	79.0		79.0	89.0	86.0	58.0	79.0	47.0	71.0	64.0	$12,492
West Leesville Elementary School	Public	K-4	1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive	Leesville	71446	Vernon Parish	Vernon Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 239-2330	643	47	13.6	81.2%	279 (43.4%)	187 (29.1%)	87 (13.5%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	73 (11.4%)	27.7	528^th of 690 public elementary schools	23.5%		39.2	422^nd of 666 public elementary schools	36.6%	106	48.0	59.0			54.0	47.0	62.0			55.0	29.0	46.0			38.0	$15,227
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-4	3585 University Parkway	Leesville	71446	Vernon Parish	Vernon Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 239-3363	675	45	14.8	38.4%	313 (46.4%)	122 (18.1%)	149 (22.1%)	9 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	70 (10.4%)	64.6	266^th of 690 public elementary schools	61.4%		64.6	260^th of 666 public elementary schools	61.0%	6	65.0	76.0			71.0	76.0	81.0			80.0	44.0	56.0			50.0	$12,945
Pickering Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	116 LeBleu Road	Leesville	71446	Vernon Parish	Vernon Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 537-3394	476	37	12.7	60.9%	302 (63.4%)	54 (11.3%)	66 (13.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (9.9%)	63.7	272^nd of 690 public elementary schools	60.6%		71.5	203^rd of 666 public elementary schools	69.5%	69	69.0		62.0	75.0	69.0		82.0	77.0		78.0	53.0	54.0	64.0	45.0	55.0	$14,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Anacoco Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Anacoco Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Anacoco Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leesville Junior High School
Middle : Vernon Middle School
High : Anacoco High School
High : Leesville High School
High : Pickering High School
High : Rosepine High School

What is the racial makeup of Anacoco Elementary School?

Students at Anacoco Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Anacoco Elementary School a good school?

Anacoco Elementary School ranks 159^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Anacoco Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 457 students attended Anacoco Elementary School.

What district is Anacoco Elementary School in?

Vernon Parish

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