Summary:
In zip code 71465, there is one elementary school, Olla-Standard Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in the rural community of Olla, Louisiana, as part of the highly-rated LaSalle Parish school district.
Olla-Standard Elementary School is a strong academic performer that consistently beats the state average in math, English, and social studies. For the 2025-2026 school year, 75% of students were proficient in math (compared to 62% statewide), 73% in English (compared to 70% statewide), and 66% in social studies (compared to 55% statewide). The school has also shown steady improvement, climbing from the 58th percentile in state rankings three years ago to the 69th percentile today. However, it is the lowest-performing school within its own exceptional district, which ranks 8th out of 116 districts in Louisiana and holds a 5-star rating. The school trails the district average by 10 percentage points in English Language Arts, suggesting that while Olla-Standard is a good school, other schools in LaSalle Parish are even stronger.
A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 18.9%—better than the district average of 26.5% but still a notable issue that can impact long-term learning. The school serves a population where nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it still achieves above-state-average test scores, highlighting effective teaching and strong community support. Grade-level data shows particular strength in upper elementary social studies, with 4th and 5th graders scoring 75% and 74% proficiency respectively, far outpacing state averages. Overall, Olla-Standard Elementary School offers a solid, improving education in a top-ranked district, though families should be aware of the absenteeism challenge and the school's relative position within its high-performing district.
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