Summary:
Amelia, Louisiana, is home to a single public school, J.S. Aucoin Elementary School, a PK-5 elementary school serving 237 students within the St. Mary Parish school district.
As the only school in the city, J.S. Aucoin Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, where 84% of all students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—significantly outpacing both the district (65%) and state (62%) averages. The school also excels in maintaining a positive learning environment, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.6%, which is less than half the state average of 22.5%. This low absenteeism, combined with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, suggests a highly engaged and supportive school community. The school has shown a positive trajectory in its state ranking, improving from the 60th percentile in 2023-2024 to a projected 66th percentile for 2025-2026.
While Mathematics is a clear strength, English Language Arts proficiency (73%) is slightly above the state average (70%), though 4th-grade ELA scores (67%) fall below both district and state averages, indicating a potential area for focused improvement. Notably, the school achieves these results despite 64.56% of its students being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the effectiveness of its instructional strategies and school culture. Overall, J.S. Aucoin Elementary is a high-performing, stable school that is a clear asset to the Amelia community, with a strong math program and a model for student attendance.
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