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Paulina Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3

Summary

Paulina Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-3 in Paulina, Louisiana, with a student population of 774. The school is part of the St. James Parish school district, which is ranked 20th out of 114 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Paulina Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with 39.79% White, 58.14% African American, and 2.04% other races. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of 63% in Math, 61% in ELA, and 42% in Social Studies. However, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, dropping from 139th out of 731 schools in 2018-2019 to 380th out of 730 schools in 2022-2023. Paulina Elementary's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than White students.

Compared to nearby schools, Paulina Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 students per teacher, which is lower than Sorrento Primary (18.2) and Vacherie Elementary (12.9). However, the school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.85%, which is higher than the state average and indicates a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These challenges, coupled with the school's declining performance, suggest that Paulina Elementary may need targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

657

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,494

Per pupil spending ?

62.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763

(225) 258-4704

District: St. James Parish

Students who attend Paulina Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lutcher High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2013 → 48th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2013

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Louisiana avg65%

Not ranked this year

Paulina Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2023	50.4	380 of 730	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.6	334 of 727	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	308 of 729	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.2	139 of 731	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	298 of 728	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.7	272 of 739	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.8	317 of 742	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.7	194 of 792	75.5%	★★★★☆
2014	65.0	288 of 777	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.3	266 of 772	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	84.0	87 of 764	88.6%	★★★★☆
2011	79.6	141 of 766	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	75.6	191 of 736	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	70.8	221 of 738	70.1%	★★★★☆
2008	71.6	210 of 743	71.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.6	250 of 725	65.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	41.8	334 of 570	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.5	212 of 562	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	243 of 564	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	213 of 547	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	35.3	185 of 281	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	51.6	363 of 705	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.6	307 of 701	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.7	293 of 705	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.1	158 of 684	76.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	36.2	486 of 723	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.7	418 of 724	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	382 of 719	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.9	196 of 697	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	46.2	404 of 682	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	47.0	395 of 713	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.2	359 of 712	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.6	304 of 704	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.5	113 of 696	83.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2022	40.7	190 of 307	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.1	173 of 306	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.2	61 of 333	81.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2022	44.9	325 of 517	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.5	221 of 522	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.6	63 of 517	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	125 of 516	75.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2023)49th percentile~ school

Male (2023)45th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2023)41st percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2022)38th percentile-16 vs school

White (2022)37th percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2018)34th percentile-25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)33rd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%-3 vs state

Mathematics64%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, November 24, 2012

Paulina Elementary is a wonderful school. My kids are challenged on a daily basis. Expectations are always high which encourages the students to strive to do their best. My kids are involved in a number of clubs that they really enjoy. The teachers are caring and very encouraging. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)							LEAP English Language Arts (2025)							LEAP Algebra I (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Algebra I End of Course	Total
Paulina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2756 Highway 44	Paulina	70763	St. James Parish	St. James Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 258-4704	657	59	11.2	62.1%	274 (41.7%)	368 (56.0%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)	64.0						64.0	67.0						67.0		$20,494
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	240 Hwy 54	Garyville	70051	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 535-5400	305	32	9.6	84.3%	7 (2.3%)	243 (79.7%)	36 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	34	468^th of 666 public elementary schools	29.7%		33.5	479^th of 675 public elementary schools	29.0%	11	45.0	41.0	54.0	80.0	42.0	46.0	51.0	48.0	53.0	62.0	65.0			60.0		$22,974
Vacherie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	13440 Highway 644	Vacherie	70090	St. James Parish	St. James Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 258-5250	364	39	9.4	79.7%	64 (17.6%)	284 (78.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)								(n/a)	49.0						49.0	76.0						76.0		$25,304
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)	Public	PK, KG-7	2555 La Hwy. 18	Edgard	70049	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 497-3347	188	24	7.9	88.8%	0 (0.0%)	187 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	45.1	384^th of 666 public elementary schools	42.3%		35.3	469^th of 675 public elementary schools	30.5%	85		83.0	45.0	72.0	52.0		60.0	38.0	66.0	61.0	67.0	67.0		59.0		$25,436
Fifth Ward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	158 Panther Drive	Reserve	70084	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 536-4221	306	26	11.8	86.9%	13 (4.2%)	238 (77.8%)	50 (16.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	17.9	583^rd of 666 public elementary schools	12.5%		25.4	529^th of 675 public elementary schools	21.6%	54	53.0	52.0					53.0	37.0	41.0					38.0		$21,091
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 School Lane	Thibodaux	70301	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 633-2352	209	16	12.7	46.4%	184 (88.0%)	7 (3.3%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)								(n/a)	93.0						96.0		100.0							$23,185
Chackbay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	450 Hwy 20	Thibodaux	70301	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 633-2348	344	24	14.0	41.6%	294 (85.5%)	18 (5.2%)	8 (2.3%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	89.4	55^th of 666 public elementary schools	91.7%		93.4	24^th of 675 public elementary schools	96.4%	31		92.0	83.0				90.0	88.0		82.0				88.0		$15,955
Sorrento Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	42111 North City Parc Drive	Sorrento	70778	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6900	638	48	13.3	64.6%	257 (40.3%)	278 (43.6%)	61 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.0%)	86.2	81^st of 666 public elementary schools	87.8%		86.1	88^th of 675 public elementary schools	87.0%	7	80.0	89.0	80.0				83.0	79.0	87.0					85.0		$16,128
LaPlace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	393 Greenwood Drive	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 652-5552	710	49	14.4	86.5%	50 (7.0%)	515 (72.5%)	130 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	30.2	490^th of 666 public elementary schools	26.4%		19.3	569^th of 675 public elementary schools	15.7%	79	45.0	67.0	42.0	56.0	51.0	37.0	49.0	43.0	60.0		59.0	58.0	56.0	57.0	86.0	$17,640
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary	Public	K-8	182 West Fifth Street	La Place	70068	St. John the Baptist Parish	St. John the Baptist Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 651-3700	428	30	14.0	63.6%	117 (27.3%)	253 (59.1%)	38 (8.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	83.7	101^st of 666 public elementary schools	84.8%		77.9	151^st of 675 public elementary schools	77.6%	50			83.0	76.0	64.0	54.0	75.0	78.0	87.0		85.0	76.0		82.0	86.0	$17,478

Frequently Asked Questions about Paulina Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Paulina Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paulina Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lutcher High School

How many students attend Paulina Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 657 students attended Paulina Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Paulina Elementary School?

Students at Paulina Elementary School are 56% African American, 42% White, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Paulina Elementary School in?

St. James Parish

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