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Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School

Q: Is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School a good school?

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks 224 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School in Deville, LA, serves 382 students in grades 3 through 5 and is part of the Rapides Parish school district, which ranks in the top 30% of districts statewide. This school consistently outperforms many nearby schools, even those with lower poverty rates, making it a standout choice for families in the area. For example, it scores higher in math proficiency (67%) than Tioga Elementary School (63%) and Ball Elementary School (70%), despite having a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (68.85% eligible for free or reduced lunch).

One of the school's greatest strengths is its ability to support students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds, ranking in the 84th percentile for this subgroup—far above its overall 68th percentile ranking. This "rising tide" effect shows that the school's programs are particularly effective at closing achievement gaps. However, chronic absenteeism is a notable challenge, with a rate of 23.3% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average (22.5%) and significantly higher than top-performing peers like Ruby-Wise Elementary School (10.4%) and J.I. Barron Senior Elementary School (9.1%). Improving attendance could be a key lever for the school to close the gap with these high-achieving neighbors.

Academically, the school shows a clear trend of growth as students progress from 3rd to 5th grade, with proficiency rates climbing in both math and English Language Arts. However, 3rd grade math is a weak point, with only 54% proficiency—below both the district (57%) and state (62%) averages. This is a critical area for parents to watch, as 3rd grade is a foundational year for math skills. Overall, Hayden R. Lawrence has a history of resilience, bouncing back from dips in performance, and its strong track record with economically disadvantaged students makes it a solid choice for families seeking an equitable and effective school.

382

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,098

Per pupil spending ?

68.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

646 Highway 1207
Deville, LA 71328

(318) 466-5858

District: Rapides Parish

Students who attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Buckeye High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Louisiana median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg67%

Louisiana avg62%

224^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^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	71.4	224 of 690	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.0	146 of 666	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	195 of 675	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	129 of 730	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.3	128 of 727	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	220 of 729	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.1	214 of 731	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	263 of 728	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.6	152 of 739	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	70.3	236 of 742	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.3	231 of 792	70.8%	★★★★☆
2014	75.0	169 of 777	78.2%	★★★★☆
2013	77.1	150 of 772	80.6%	★★★★☆
2012	76.4	172 of 764	77.5%	★★★★☆
2011	85.9	68 of 766	91.1%	★★★★★
2010	87.5	56 of 736	92.4%	★★★★★
2009	86.6	57 of 738	92.3%	★★★★★
2008	88.1	48 of 743	93.5%	★★★★★
2007	87.0	66 of 725	90.9%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	52.4	128 of 281	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	241 of 679	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	244 of 633	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	224 of 635	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.2	109 of 705	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	128 of 701	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	289 of 705	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.3	205 of 684	70.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.0	211 of 685	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.5	103 of 661	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	219 of 674	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.7	134 of 723	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	139 of 724	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	256 of 719	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	231 of 697	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.9	259 of 682	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	198 of 682	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	77.9	129 of 641	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	193 of 651	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	136 of 713	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	127 of 712	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	172 of 704	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	213 of 696	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	180 of 361	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.4	77 of 241	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	90 of 208	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.3	68 of 296	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	63 of 307	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	55 of 306	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	111 of 333	66.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	295 of 496	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.0	208 of 431	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	259 of 434	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.8	194 of 518	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	212 of 517	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	308 of 522	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	295 of 517	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.3	310 of 516	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)71st percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile~ school

Female (2026)65th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2018)54th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)50th percentile-17 vs school

White (2026)41st percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%+9 vs state

Mathematics67%+5 vs state

Social Studies64%+9 vs state

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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 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th 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 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	646 Highway 1207	Deville	71328	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 466-5858	382	24	16.2	68.8%	363 (95.0%)	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	71.4	224^th of 690 public elementary schools	67.5%		78	146^th of 666 public elementary schools	78.1%	78	54.0	73.0	74.0				67.0	71.0	81.0	87.0				79.0	60.0	59.0	75.0				64.0	$13,098
Buckeye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	642 Highway 1207	Deville	71328	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 466-3233	419	31	13.7	62.5%	386 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)																						$14,302
Ruby-Wise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5279 Old Marksville Highway	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 443-6089	410	28	14.7	65.1%	362 (88.3%)	11 (2.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	86.8	75^th of 690 public elementary schools	89.1%		90.6	49^th of 666 public elementary schools	92.6%	26	70.0		80.0	93.0			83.0	84.0	90.0	82.0				88.0	65.0	85.0	72.0	81.0			75.0	$14,490
Lafargue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3366 Highway 107	Effie	71331	Avoyelles Parish	Avoyelles Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 253-9591	581	30	19.3	67.5%	451 (77.6%)	82 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	60.2	294^th of 690 public elementary schools	57.4%		70.6	213^th of 666 public elementary schools	68.0%	81	63.0	57.0		76.0			68.0	64.0	76.0	76.0				75.0	47.0	69.0	56.0	53.0			56.0	$17,035
J.I. Barron Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43655 Trinity Church Road	Pineville	71360	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 445-6860	924	61	15.0	64.5%	541 (58.5%)	239 (25.9%)	51 (5.5%)	27 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.8%)	68.2	242^nd of 690 public elementary schools	64.9%		69.8	219^th of 666 public elementary schools	67.1%	23	65.0	61.0	64.0	68.0			64.0	70.0	78.0		80.0			78.0	71.0	66.0	64.0	61.0			65.0	$12,985
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
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
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
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
Nebo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Hwy. 777	Jena	71342	LaSalle Parish	LaSalle Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 992-4416	135	13	10.7	51.9%	128 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	66.9	252^nd of 690 public elementary schools	63.5%		83.1	106^th of 666 public elementary schools	84.1%	146	92.0	61.0		93.0	83.0	81.0		67.0	61.0		93.0	92.0	91.0	78.0	58.0	40.0		72.0	67.0	73.0	60.0	$16,745

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Buckeye High School

What is the racial makeup of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?

Students at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 382 students attended Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School.

Is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School a good school?

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks 224^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School in?

Rapides Parish

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