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South Grant Elementary School

Q: Is South Grant Elementary School a good school?

South Grant Elementary School ranks 268 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

South Grant Elementary School in Dry Prong, LA, serves 487 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Grant Parish school district, which ranks in the 61st percentile statewide. The school has earned a consistent 3-star rating and stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 80% of students proficient in ELA—well above the state average of 70% and the district average of 72%. This strength places it on par with higher-ranked schools like Ball Elementary and Tioga Elementary in the neighboring Rapides Parish district, despite those schools being in a higher-ranked district overall.

One of the most notable features of South Grant is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 15.0%, which is significantly lower than the Grant Parish district average of 25.3% and the state average of 22.5%. This is a stark contrast to many nearby schools in Rapides Parish, such as L.S. Rugg Elementary School (42.0%) and D.F. Huddle Elementary (33.8%), where absenteeism rates are much higher. This low rate suggests strong family and student engagement, which directly supports academic success. Additionally, South Grant shows consistent, above-average proficiency across all subjects, outperforming its own district in math (65% vs. 57%), ELA (80% vs. 72%), and social studies (57% vs. 47%).

While South Grant is a strong school, it has seen a slight decline in its overall ranking over the past two years, dropping from the 72nd percentile to the 60th percentile, with math proficiency falling from 76% to 65%. The school also faces a challenge in ensuring equitable outcomes for all student groups. An interesting comparison is Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School in Rapides Parish, which serves a similar high-poverty population (88.8% free/reduced lunch) but achieves top-tier results (87th percentile, 4-star) with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (7.3%) in the area. This highlights how school culture and instructional approach can overcome socioeconomic challenges, offering a valuable perspective for parents evaluating South Grant’s strengths and areas for growth.

487

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,327

Per pupil spending ?

67.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Highway 1241
Dry Prong, LA 71423

(318) 641-1882

District: Grant Parish

Students who attend South Grant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grant Junior High School
High:	Grant High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

African American:

11.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Louisiana median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg59%

Louisiana avg62%

268^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Grant Parish

45^th of 116Grant 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	64.5	268 of 690	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.2	265 of 666	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.0	188 of 675	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.1	241 of 730	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.2	254 of 727	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	330 of 729	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.8	274 of 731	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	165 of 728	77.3%	★★★★☆
2017	75.6	172 of 739	76.7%	★★★★☆
2016	75.1	182 of 742	75.5%	★★★★☆
2015	72.8	207 of 792	73.9%	★★★★☆
2014	74.0	189 of 777	75.7%	★★★★☆
2013	79.1	128 of 772	83.4%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	209 of 764	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	221 of 766	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	68.8	254 of 736	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.4	208 of 738	71.8%	★★★★☆
2008	64.5	296 of 743	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.7	280 of 725	61.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	25.7	451 of 548	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	76.2	46 of 281	83.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	282 of 679	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.7	284 of 633	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	178 of 635	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	247 of 705	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.2	190 of 701	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.3	314 of 705	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	265 of 684	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	310 of 685	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.3	246 of 661	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.5	218 of 674	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.5	210 of 723	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	188 of 724	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	338 of 719	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	235 of 697	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	198 of 682	71.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	243 of 682	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.1	230 of 641	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.5	147 of 651	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	67.2	237 of 713	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.2	306 of 712	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.4	330 of 704	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	254 of 696	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	197 of 361	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.4	155 of 241	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.7	103 of 208	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.6	106 of 296	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.5	121 of 307	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.9	179 of 306	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.9	58 of 333	82.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	283 of 496	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.8	246 of 431	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.4	253 of 434	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.9	296 of 518	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.0	317 of 517	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	369 of 522	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	52.6	274 of 517	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	227 of 516	56.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Disabled (2018)84th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)64th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)43rd percentile-18 vs school

African American (2026)18th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts80%+10 vs state

Mathematics65%+3 vs state

Social Studies57%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The teachers are wonderful and the learning environment is great. However, the staff at the front office are rude and condescending to the parents. Parents should feel free to call the school with any concerns, but instead they are talked down to and ridiculed. I even witnessed the school nurse embarrass a parent and make her cry in front of several staff and students. This problem should be addressed. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 25, 2016

I only score this school a 1 because I can't score it a 0 on this particular scale. If your child has ANY type of special need, this is NOT your child's school. They have absolutely no-one that can handle these needs NOR will they even attempt a try at it. If they have to work at it, they just assume have you come pick up your child and simply choose to ignore any and all issues. Their education levels may be decent, but I'd guess if I sent home every child I simply didn't want to deal with, of course, those false indications would be apparent. 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
South Grant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Highway 1241	Dry Prong	71423	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 641-1882	487	34	14.3	67.1%	406 (83.4%)	57 (11.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	64.5	268^th of 690 public elementary schools	61.2%		64.2	265^th of 666 public elementary schools	60.2%	3	62.0	64.0	71.0		65.0	75.0	83.0			80.0	50.0	62.0	57.0		57.0	$13,327
Mary Goff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6900 Shreveport Highway	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 640-3416	365	22	16.5	74.0%	298 (81.6%)	32 (8.8%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	84.9	90^th of 690 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.1	83^rd of 666 public elementary schools	87.5%	7	71.0	81.0		82.0	75.0	71.0			96.0		64.0	84.0	80.0	78.0	77.0	$13,213
Ball Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	89 Camp Livingston Road	Ball	71405	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 640-5394	387	28	13.6	84.2%	275 (71.1%)	61 (15.8%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	75.3	183^rd of 690 public elementary schools	73.5%		73.1	189^th of 666 public elementary schools	71.6%	6	69.0	58.0	75.0	79.0	70.0	73.0	75.0	87.0	85.0	80.0	71.0	63.0	88.0	60.0	70.0	$13,641
Paradise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5010 Monroe Highway	Ball	71405	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 640-1033	369	31	11.8	78.3%	256 (69.4%)	78 (21.1%)	18 (4.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	75.3	184^th of 690 public elementary schools	73.3%		84.2	95^th of 666 public elementary schools	85.7%	89	64.0	68.0	80.0	77.0	73.0	78.0	81.0				77.0	80.0	68.0	47.0	70.0	$16,118
Tioga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4310 Pardue Road	Ball	71405	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 640-9494	482	36	13.3	88.2%	303 (62.9%)	118 (24.5%)	31 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	65	262^nd of 690 public elementary schools	62.0%		60.2	297^th of 666 public elementary schools	55.4%	35	53.0	66.0	71.0	62.0	63.0	67.0	86.0		88.0	80.0	53.0	77.0	63.0	48.0	60.0	$14,077
Pollock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Highway 8	Pollock	71467	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 765-3511	421	34	12.4	66.7%	388 (92.2%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	65.3	261^st of 690 public elementary schools	62.2%		62.8	272^nd of 666 public elementary schools	59.2%	11	60.0	84.0			74.0	62.0	70.0			72.0	56.0	64.0	72.0		64.0	$13,402
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
Mabel Brasher Montessori	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Cloverleaf Boulevard	Alexandria	71303	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-0878	508	32	15.9	97.8%	43 (8.5%)	437 (86.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	19.1	603^rd of 690 public elementary schools	12.6%		17	592^nd of 666 public elementary schools	11.1%	11	11.0	55.0	28.0		29.0	40.0	64.0	60.0		52.0	22.0	41.0	37.0		32.0	$12,770
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Grant Elementary School

Is South Grant Elementary School a good school?

South Grant Elementary School ranks 268^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Grant Elementary School?

Students at South Grant Elementary School are 83% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of South Grant Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Grant Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grant Junior High School
High : Grant High School

How many students attend South Grant Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 487 students attended South Grant Elementary School.

What district is South Grant Elementary School in?

Grant Parish

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