Summary:
In zip code 71001, there is one elementary school, Crawford Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Arcadia, Louisiana, within the Bienville Parish school district.
Crawford Elementary School is a school of contrasts. It is a standout in Mathematics, with 71% of students proficient, outperforming both the district (66%) and state (62%) averages. However, it struggles significantly in Social Studies, where only 42% of students are proficient, trailing the state average by 13 points. The school has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%, far better than the district (21.0%) and state (22.5%) averages, which is a strong positive sign for student engagement. Despite these local strengths, the school's state ranking has declined from the 68th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating that other schools across Louisiana are improving at a faster pace.
A key area of concern is 4th grade performance, where students scored significantly lower than their 3rd and 5th-grade peers in both Math (62%) and Social Studies (34%). The 4th-grade Social Studies score is the lowest proficiency rate for any subject or grade at the school. With nearly 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-poverty population, yet its strong math scores and low absenteeism suggest effective strategies in those areas. Parents should note that while the school has a 3-star rating and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, the declining state ranking and specific 4th-grade weaknesses are important factors to consider.
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