Summary:
The elementary schools in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with a mix of traditional elementary schools and schools that include middle school grades. The data reveals a strong foundation of high-quality education in the area, with several standout institutions leading the way.
Nebo Elementary School and Goodpine Middle School consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in both math and English language arts, with proficiency rates well above the state and parish averages. Fellowship Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8, also stands out for its diverse grade composition and relatively low dropout rate.
While the schools in LaSalle Parish generally perform well on standardized tests, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages, there is one area of concern: chronic absenteeism. All schools in the data set report a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is an issue that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. The schools also exhibit a range of free/reduced lunch rates, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which may be an important factor to consider when analyzing academic performance and resource allocation.
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