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Abita Springs Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3

Summary

Abita Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-3 in Abita Springs, Louisiana, which is part of the highly-ranked St. Tammany Parish school district. This top-performing school has seen a slight decline in racial diversity in recent years, but continues to excel academically, outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests.

Abita Springs Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with 82% proficiency in Mathematics, 81% in English Language Arts, and 52% in Social Studies - significantly higher than the state averages of 59%, 67%, and 49% respectively. The school is particularly strong in supporting its special education and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top 5% and top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools for those subgroups. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 15 to 17.5 students per teacher, Abita Springs Elementary provides a supportive learning environment that enables its students to thrive.

While the school's declining racial diversity is an interesting trend to monitor, Abita Springs Elementary's sustained high performance across multiple metrics makes it a standout institution in the region. Compared to nearby schools like Madisonville Elementary, Lee Road Junior High, and Mandeville Elementary, Abita Springs Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, providing a high-quality education that prepares its students for success.

587

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,912

Per pupil spending ?

50.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22410 Level Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420

(985) 892-8184

District: St. Tammany Parish

Students who attend Abita Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Abita Springs Middle School
	Fontainebleau Junior High School
High:	Fontainebleau High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

14.1%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2013 → 80th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (77% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2013

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg74%

Louisiana avg65%

Not ranked this year

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

19^th of 118St. Tammany 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
2023	79.4	144 of 730	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.3	129 of 727	82.3%	★★★★☆
2021	89.1	62 of 729	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	80.5	136 of 731	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	80 of 728	89.0%	★★★★☆
2017	84.0	76 of 739	89.7%	★★★★☆
2016	86.0	60 of 742	91.9%	★★★★★
2015	88.8	46 of 792	94.2%	★★★★★
2014	86.9	55 of 777	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	88.0	47 of 772	93.9%	★★★★★
2012	92.4	22 of 764	97.1%	★★★★★
2011	88.2	48 of 766	93.7%	★★★★★
2010	91.9	25 of 736	96.6%	★★★★★
2009	89.2	38 of 738	94.9%	★★★★★
2008	86.3	63 of 743	91.5%	★★★★★
2007	88.6	47 of 725	93.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	57.5	226 of 570	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	161 of 562	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	50.4	264 of 564	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.5	201 of 559	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.7	424 of 547	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	68.7	220 of 705	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.0	123 of 701	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	65 of 705	90.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	87.2	18 of 233	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	54.3	101 of 220	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	68.9	205 of 723	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	169 of 724	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	72.6	168 of 719	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	134 of 697	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	78 of 682	88.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	85.6	82 of 713	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	153 of 712	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.4	57 of 704	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	79.3	138 of 696	80.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	84.9	27 of 296	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	24 of 306	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	59.6	124 of 333	62.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	67.8	155 of 518	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	122 of 517	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	41 of 522	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	69.6	138 of 517	73.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2023)92nd percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2023)91st percentile+11 vs school

Male (2023)88th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)72nd percentile-9 vs school

White (2023)70th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2023)69th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2023)60th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics78%+18 vs state

English Language Arts76%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Abita Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)						LEAP English Language Arts (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 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 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Abita Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	22410 Level Street	Abita Springs	70420	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-8184	587	49	11.8	50.3%	415 (70.7%)	59 (10.1%)	83 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)								(n/a)	78.0					78.0	76.0					76.0	$16,912
E. E. Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1615 North Florida Street	Covington	70433	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-0869	628	53	11.8	61.6%	247 (39.3%)	179 (28.5%)	142 (22.6%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.0%)								(n/a)	73.0					73.0	67.0					67.0	$16,333
Covington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	325 South Jackson Street	Covington	70433	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-4311	551	50	11.0	56.8%	217 (39.4%)	172 (31.2%)	114 (20.7%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)								(n/a)	65.0					65.0	68.0					68.0	$18,593
Louisiana Key Academy Northshore	Public, Charter	K-6	Privette BLVD	Covington	70433	St. Tammany Parish	Louisiana Key Academy- Northshore	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 298-1223	256	27	9.4	38.7%	203 (79.3%)	32 (12.5%)	13 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	22.5	547^th of 666 public elementary schools	17.9%		10.6	627^th of 675 public elementary schools	7.1%	80	41.0		51.0			33.0	50.0	57.0	53.0			55.0	$15,847
Marigny Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1715 Viola Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 674-3011	422	34	12.5	29.1%	291 (69.0%)	46 (10.9%)	56 (13.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)													$19,477
Magnolia Trace Elementary School	Public	2-3	1405 Highway 1088	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8238	355	31	11.3	32.4%	265 (74.6%)	23 (6.5%)	34 (9.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)								(n/a)	74.0					74.0	77.0					77.0	$17,645
Pontchartrain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1500 West Causeway Approach	Mandeville	70471	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3748	636	53	11.9	24.7%	515 (81.0%)	24 (3.8%)	48 (7.5%)	10 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)								(n/a)	90.0					90.0	90.0					90.0	$17,638
Lee Road Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	79131 Highway 40	Covington	70435	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 892-3636	727	62	11.6	40.7%	653 (89.8%)	8 (1.1%)	41 (5.6%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	80.9	116^th of 666 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.1	132^nd of 675 public elementary schools	80.4%	16	77.0	77.0	78.0	70.0	49.0	73.0	73.0	88.0		72.0	79.0	81.0	$17,134
Mandeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	519 Massena Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-3950	508	45	11.1	30.5%	355 (69.9%)	37 (7.3%)	77 (15.2%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.5%)								(n/a)	84.0					84.0	87.0					87.0	$18,139
Woodlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1620 Livingston Street	Mandeville	70448	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 626-8842	442	43	10.3	29.0%	319 (72.2%)	24 (5.4%)	67 (15.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)								(n/a)	82.0					82.0	85.0					85.0	$18,978

Frequently Asked Questions about Abita Springs Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Abita Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Abita Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abita Springs Middle School
Middle : Fontainebleau Junior High School
High : Fontainebleau High School

What is the racial makeup of Abita Springs Elementary School?

Students at Abita Springs Elementary School are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Abita Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 587 students attended Abita Springs Elementary School.

What district is Abita Springs Elementary School in?

St. Tammany Parish

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