Summary:
Zip code 70534, serving the Estherwood area, is home to a single elementary school, Estherwood Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 7 and is part of the Acadia Parish school district.
Estherwood Elementary School stands out as an academic powerhouse, consistently outperforming both its district and the state of Louisiana in core subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, it achieved an 84% proficiency rate in Mathematics and an 83% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This is particularly impressive given that nearly 69% of its 203 students are economically disadvantaged, demonstrating the school's effectiveness in overcoming socioeconomic barriers. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.8%, far below the district's 29.8% and the state's 22.5%, indicating strong student engagement. Its 7th graders are exceptionally strong, with 95% proficient in both Math and ELA, a 30-point lead over the state average in Math.
While the school has a strong track record of high rankings, including a 90th percentile (5-star) ranking in the 2024-2025 school year, its state ranking has shown some volatility, projected to drop to the 74th percentile for 2025-2026 despite consistently high test scores. A potential area for targeted improvement is 5th grade English Language Arts, where the school's 70% proficiency rate falls below the state average of 73%. Overall, Estherwood Elementary School is a high-performing school that excels in academic achievement and attendance, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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