Summary:
In zip code 70549, there is one elementary school, Lake Arthur Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 with 441 students in the Lake Arthur area.
Lake Arthur Elementary School is a standout performer within the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in core subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved 81% proficiency in Mathematics and 76% in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing state averages of 62% and 70%, respectively. The school has a strong ranking history, having placed in the 80th and 83rd percentiles (4 stars) in the two preceding years, though it dropped slightly to the 70th percentile (3 stars) for the 2025-2026 year. Despite over 61% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school maintains high academic performance, suggesting effective teaching and support programs. Mathematics is a particular strength, with 6th-grade math proficiency reaching 88%, which is 23 points above the state average.
While the school performs well overall, there are areas for attention. Social Studies is the weakest subject, with an overall proficiency of 61%, and 3rd-grade Social Studies (52%) is the only grade/subject combination below the district average. Chronic absenteeism stands at 21.8%, meaning over one in five students is chronically absent, though this is slightly better than the state average of 22.5%. The school's state ranking has declined over three years, from the 83rd to the 70th percentile, indicating that other schools are improving at a faster pace. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, Lake Arthur Elementary School remains a strong choice for families in the area, offering high academic achievement despite economic challenges.
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