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Peabody Montessori Elementary School

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Peabody Montessori Elementary School ranks 98 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Peabody Montessori Elementary School in Alexandria, LA, is a standout PK-6 school within the Rapides Parish school district, serving 466 students with a consistent track record of high academic performance that defies expectations.

Peabody Montessori is an academic powerhouse that consistently outperforms nearly every nearby school, creating what can only be described as a "Peabody Gap" in achievement. In the most recent school year, Peabody's proficiency rates were dramatically higher than the district and state averages: 82% in math (compared to 64% district and 62% state), 90% in English Language Arts (compared to 77% district and 70% state), and 76% in social studies (compared to 60% district and 55% state). To put this in perspective, nearby schools like Martin Park Elementary School (29% math), Horseshoe Drive Elementary School (31% math), and Alma Redwine Elementary (42% math) are far behind. Even more impressive, Peabody's performance rivals that of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, a magnet school with a much lower poverty rate, suggesting that Peabody's Montessori approach is a powerful equalizer for its diverse student body.

What truly sets Peabody apart is its remarkable consistency and effectiveness with all students. The school has never ranked below the 86th percentile statewide over the past decade, earning 4-star or 5-star ratings every year. Its chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.3% is dramatically lower than the district (17.5%) and every single nearby school—for context, L.S. Rugg Elementary has a rate over 14 times higher at 42.0%. Peabody also excels with all student subgroups, with African American students ranking in the 90th percentile statewide and special education students ranking #1 in the entire state in 2022-2023. While there is a slight "6th grade dip" in scores, Peabody remains a beacon of excellence in a district where many schools struggle, proving that high-poverty schools can achieve elite academic results.

466

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,281

Per pupil spending ?

69.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302

(318) 442-5012

District: Rapides Parish

Students who attend Peabody Montessori Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
High:	Peabody Magnet High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.5%

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (83% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Louisiana elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg67%

Louisiana avg62%

98^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Rapides Parish

28^th of 116Rapides 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	83.9	98 of 690	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	88.0	70 of 666	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	85.5	91 of 675	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	81 of 730	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.2	104 of 727	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	78 of 729	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	54 of 731	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	82.2	69 of 728	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	85.2	63 of 739	91.5%	★★★★★
2016	84.0	85 of 742	88.5%	★★★★☆
2015	88.4	51 of 792	93.6%	★★★★★
2014	87.0	53 of 777	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	90.4	31 of 772	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	91.6	25 of 764	96.7%	★★★★★
2011	89.0	41 of 766	94.6%	★★★★★
2010	93.9	17 of 736	97.7%	★★★★★
2009	90.7	32 of 738	95.7%	★★★★★
2008	87.8	50 of 743	93.3%	★★★★★
2007	88.3	51 of 725	93.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	53 of 548	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	87.7	45 of 501	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	86.7	44 of 509	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	79.4	90 of 570	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	85 of 562	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	89.8	38 of 564	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	50 of 559	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.2	83 of 547	84.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	162 of 679	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	88.1	51 of 633	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	80.8	109 of 635	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	139 of 705	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	156 of 701	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	123 of 705	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.0	121 of 684	82.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	130 of 685	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	86.4	62 of 661	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	66 of 674	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.5	80 of 723	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.9	251 of 724	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.8	134 of 719	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	87.4	47 of 697	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.8	60 of 682	91.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.6	79 of 682	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	85.3	76 of 641	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	68 of 651	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	87.5	61 of 713	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	80 of 712	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	90.0	46 of 704	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	33 of 696	95.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	98.9	1 of 296	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	61.4	107 of 307	65.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	48 of 496	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	89.4	20 of 431	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.6	84 of 434	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	89.8	29 of 518	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.4	56 of 517	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	88.3	39 of 522	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	94.6	11 of 517	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.3	6 of 516	98.8%	★★★★★

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)

Special Education (2023)100th percentile+11 vs school

African American (2026)90th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)90th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)88th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)76th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts90%+20 vs state

Mathematics82%+20 vs state

Social Studies76%+21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

I moved my child from a private, catholic school to this public montessori school. I was afraid my child would not comprehend the system. Boy, was I wrong! within a week, his 2nd grade teacher calls to tell me it appears as if my child has been there since day one. Not only did he grasp the concepts but actually enjoyed the independence. Peabody Montessori is an awesome school,from the moment you step out of your car on campus, you are greeted with warmth. The principal, Mrs Lindzay, knows every child by first and last name, including the parents. She is great!. They treat the children with such respect, care and discipline and the children take this behavior home. I can't say enough about this school. I am so glad my child is there and I am very happy the school has added a 6th grade. He now has 2 years left and he is so excited about returning to school for the next year, he actually hates school is out for the summer! :) Close Quote

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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
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2416 3rd Street	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-5012	466	29	15.8	69.3%	179 (38.4%)	254 (54.5%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	83.9	98^th of 690 public elementary schools	85.8%		88	70^th of 666 public elementary schools	89.5%	28	82.0			66.0	82.0	93.0			85.0	90.0	81.0	77.0	76.0	61.0	76.0	$13,281
Alma Redwine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Vance Avenue	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-3177	225	21	10.8	98.7%	4 (1.8%)	215 (95.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	36.4	463^rd of 690 public elementary schools	32.9%		25.4	524^th of 666 public elementary schools	21.3%	61	52.0	19.0	59.0		42.0	49.0	78.0	56.0		62.0		60.0	41.0		44.0	$18,897
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1951 Monroe Street	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-5791	366	26	14.1	88.8%	55 (15.0%)	282 (77.0%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	84.9	91^st of 690 public elementary schools	86.8%		60.9	290^th of 666 public elementary schools	56.5%	199	72.0	78.0		82.0	76.0	77.0	86.0	87.0	88.0	83.0	62.0	80.0	94.0	71.0	76.0	$14,748
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1319 Bush Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-4536	356	27	13.3	98.0%	15 (4.2%)	326 (91.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	34.9	472^nd of 690 public elementary schools	31.6%		11.5	622^nd of 666 public elementary schools	6.6%	150	33.0	76.0	38.0		47.0	47.0	84.0	56.0		62.0	34.0	59.0	28.0		39.0	$15,060
Acadian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Richmond Drive	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 487-1203	270	23	11.9	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	250 (92.6%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	30.6	506^th of 690 public elementary schools	26.7%		33.9	469^th of 666 public elementary schools	29.6%	37	57.0	37.0			47.0	60.0	60.0	65.0		62.0	35.0	49.0	32.0		39.0	$16,128
D.F. Huddle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Texas Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-7921	412	36	11.4	98.1%	8 (1.9%)	389 (94.4%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	24.9	553^rd of 690 public elementary schools	19.9%		22.5	548^th of 666 public elementary schools	17.7%	5	43.0	59.0	38.0		47.0	57.0	55.0	56.0		57.0	46.0	29.0	32.0		38.0	$15,270
Lessie Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	207 Griffith Street	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 445-7151	392	30	13.1	95.4%	88 (22.4%)	284 (72.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	45.8	392^nd of 690 public elementary schools	43.2%					(n/a)	43.0				43.0	66.0				66.0	53.0				53.0	$15,271
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4500 Lincoln Road	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 445-6296	314	23	13.8	47.1%	180 (57.3%)	91 (29.0%)	15 (4.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.3%)								(n/a)																$14,931
J.B. Nachman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4102 Wakefield Blvd	Alexandria	71303	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 445-7725	546	35	15.4	75.8%	238 (43.6%)	214 (39.2%)	40 (7.3%)	22 (4.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	77.2	162^nd of 690 public elementary schools	76.5%		77.6	152^nd of 666 public elementary schools	77.2%	10	60.0	75.0	83.0		74.0	75.0	87.0	86.0		83.0	59.0	73.0	66.0		67.0	$12,883
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2905 Horseshoe Drive	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 443-0579	243	24	10.0	95.9%	7 (2.9%)	215 (88.5%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	16.5	623^rd of 690 public elementary schools	9.7%		9.9	631^st of 666 public elementary schools	5.3%	8	50.0	27.0	18.0		31.0		52.0	56.0		60.0	38.0	30.0	38.0		35.0	$16,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Peabody Montessori Elementary School

What district is Peabody Montessori Elementary School in?

Rapides Parish

How many students attend Peabody Montessori Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Peabody Montessori Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Peabody Montessori Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Peabody Montessori Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
High : Peabody Magnet High School

Is Peabody Montessori Elementary School a good school?

Peabody Montessori Elementary School ranks 98^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Peabody Montessori Elementary School?

Students at Peabody Montessori Elementary School are 55% African American, 38% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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