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Caneview K-8 School

Q: Is Caneview K-8 School a good school?

Caneview K-8 School ranks 230 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Caneview K-8 School in Port Allen, LA, is a mid-sized public school serving 483 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and it stands out as a high-performing option within the top-ranked West Baton Rouge Parish school district. This school has shown impressive improvement, climbing nearly 100 spots in state rankings over the past three years, and it now outperforms many nearby schools in core subjects like math, English, and social studies. For example, Caneview’s proficiency rates of 71% in both math and English are significantly higher than those at Cohn Elementary School (51% and 57%) and Rosenwald Elementary School (34% and 43%), all while serving a student body where over 80% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

One of the school’s most notable strengths is its exceptional preparation for high school-level coursework. In the most recent year, 100% of Caneview students were proficient in the English I end-of-course exam, and 91% were proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding district and state averages. This success is supported by a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, which allows for more personalized attention than at many neighboring schools, where ratios range from 12:1 to 15:1. Additionally, Caneview has dramatically reduced chronic absenteeism from 32.8% just a few years ago to only 13.0%, a rate far better than the state average of 22.5% and much lower than schools like Ryan Elementary School or J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy.

While the school excels overall, parents should note some variation by grade level. Caneview shines in the middle grades (4th through 6th), where proficiency often exceeds 80% in English and social studies, but there are areas for growth, such as 3rd-grade English (46% proficiency) and 8th-grade math (52% proficiency). This suggests the school is particularly effective at accelerating students in later elementary years, though early literacy and the transition to high school math may require extra support. For families seeking a school with a strong track record of academic growth, low absenteeism, and a focus on preparing students for high school, Caneview K-8 is a standout choice in the region.

483

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,862

Per pupil spending ?

82%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5217 McLin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767

(225) 627-4268

District: West Baton Rouge Parish

Students who attend Caneview K-8 School usually attend:

High:

Port Allen High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

African American:

37.5%

Hispanic:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2023 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (74% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2023

✓Above the Louisiana median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of West Baton Rouge Parish's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg71%

Louisiana avg63%

Elementary school

230^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 12 pts since 2023

From top 45% (2023) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

189^th of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 4 pts since 2023

From top 45% (2023) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the West Baton Rouge Parish

26^th of 116West Baton Rouge 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	230 of 690	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	317 of 666	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.6	321 of 675	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	329 of 730	54.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	85 of 548	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	75.1	89 of 501	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	132 of 509	74.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.3	109 of 570	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	71.7	194 of 679	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	51.8	330 of 633	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.5	314 of 635	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.1	270 of 705	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	208 of 685	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.2	288 of 661	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	276 of 674	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	310 of 723	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	197 of 682	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	62.7	258 of 641	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	298 of 651	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	331 of 713	53.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	226 of 496	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.8	279 of 431	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	272 of 434	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.1	269 of 518	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	189 of 452	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.8	142 of 447	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	175 of 449	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.0	211 of 465	54.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	55 of 344	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	86.0	25 of 344	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	29 of 333	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	73.3	67 of 360	81.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	186 of 434	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.4	168 of 415	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.4	233 of 415	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.8	231 of 444	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	190 of 450	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.1	131 of 437	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	178 of 444	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.3	212 of 459	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	165 of 435	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.6	119 of 414	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	136 of 426	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	210 of 443	52.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	177 of 338	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.0	157 of 316	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	178 of 320	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.6	202 of 352	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

African American (2026)84th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-12 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)84th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile~ school

Female (2026)57th percentile~ school

White (2026)48th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English I84%+18 vs state

Mathematics71%+9 vs state

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Social Studies69%+14 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)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP English I (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	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Caneview K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	5217 McLin Road	Port Allen	70767	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 627-4268	483	56	8.5	82.0%	234 (48.4%)	181 (37.5%)	62 (12.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	70.4	230^th of 690 public elementary schools	66.7%		57.5	317^th of 666 public elementary schools	52.4%	87	56.0		83.0			52.0	71.0	46.0	82.0	83.0		68.0	61.0	71.0	45.0	85.0	85.0	75.0	60.0	67.0	69.0		84.0	$20,862
Rougon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	13258 LA Highway 416	Rougon	70773	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 627-4291	414	32	13.0	67.9%	157 (37.9%)	224 (54.1%)	29 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31.8	492^nd of 690 public elementary schools	28.7%		30.2	491^st of 666 public elementary schools	26.3%	1	48.0	51.0	50.0	54.0	50.0		47.0	53.0	57.0	62.0	63.0	54.0	64.0	60.0	45.0	34.0	54.0	40.0	59.0	53.0	47.0	100.0		$18,499
North Iberville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13770 Hwy. 77	Rosedale	70772	Iberville Parish	Iberville Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 625-2522	272	41	6.5	85.7%	72 (26.5%)	194 (71.3%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	46	386^th of 690 public elementary schools	44.1%		48.2	368^th of 666 public elementary schools	44.7%	18	66.0	74.0	43.0	68.0			63.0	54.0	77.0					69.0	30.0	40.0	54.0	48.0			42.0			$31,837
Crestworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	10650 Avenue F	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 778-1317	427	34	12.5	94.6%	3 (0.7%)	420 (98.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	41.9	425^th of 690 public elementary schools	38.4%		38.9	424^th of 666 public elementary schools	36.3%	1	45.0	76.0	74.0				63.0	55.0	55.0					62.0	32.0	48.0	55.0				44.0			$20,067
Cohn Elementary School	Public	3-5	806 North 14th Street	Port Allen	70767	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 343-7164	217	31	6.9	94.0%	24 (11.1%)	167 (77.0%)	24 (11.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	34	477^th of 690 public elementary schools	30.9%		42	407^th of 666 public elementary schools	38.9%	70	51.0	55.0	51.0				51.0	44.0	68.0	59.0				57.0	36.0	48.0	54.0				45.0			$26,407
Progress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Progress Road	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-4986	300	21	14.0	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	291 (97.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	21.6	580^th of 690 public elementary schools	15.9%		18.6	577^th of 666 public elementary schools	13.4%	3	36.0	43.0	47.0				40.0	44.0	53.0	69.0				55.0	18.0		43.0				29.0			$23,064
Valverda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1653 Valverda Road	Maringouin	70757	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 637-2695	436	30	14.6	66.1%	241 (55.3%)	157 (36.0%)	31 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	50.6	356^th of 690 public elementary schools	48.4%		63.9	268^th of 666 public elementary schools	59.8%	88	49.0		59.0	89.0			71.0	50.0		72.0				74.0	39.0	64.0	45.0	57.0			52.0			$19,890
Port Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	609 Rosedale Street	Port Allen	70767	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 343-7586	345	41	8.4	96.5%	34 (9.9%)	277 (80.3%)	30 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)																								$23,174
Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-2407	205	15	13.7	96.6%	0 (0.0%)	204 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$20,603
J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-7	9147 Elm Grove Garden Drive	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 248-6825	121	9	14.0	99.2%	0 (0.0%)	121 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																								$24,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Caneview K-8 School

Is Caneview K-8 School a good school?

Caneview K-8 School ranks 230^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Caneview K-8 School in?

West Baton Rouge Parish

How many students attend Caneview K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 483 students attended Caneview K-8 School.

What is the racial makeup of Caneview K-8 School?

Students at Caneview K-8 School are 48% White, 37% African American, 13% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Caneview K-8 School attend?

Students who attend Caneview K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Port Allen High School

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