Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish


Summary:

The Rapides Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 25 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools for grades PK-5 or PK-6. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions like Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School, and J.B. Nachman Elementary School leading the way in academic achievement.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the district, with the top-performing schools seeing 80-100% of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments, while some lower-performing schools have less than 50% proficiency. This gap in educational outcomes suggests that students in certain areas of Rapides Parish may not be receiving the same level of resources and support as their peers in other parts of the district. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch tend to be the lower-performing ones, highlighting the challenges that high-poverty schools face in supporting student learning and achievement.

Despite the performance gaps, the data also underscores the critical role that early childhood education plays in setting students up for long-term academic success. Several of the district's top-performing schools serve grades pre-K through 3rd or 5th, demonstrating the importance of providing a strong foundation in the early years. By closely examining the factors contributing to the varying levels of performance across Rapides Parish's elementary schools, district leaders can work to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographic location.

District Detail

 619 Sixth Street
Alexandria, LA 71301-8150

 (318) 487-0888

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 118 Louisiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 21,340

Primary Schools: 25
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 5
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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