Summary:
The city of Cottonport, Louisiana has only one public elementary school, Cottonport Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the available data, Cottonport Elementary appears to be a struggling school, with significantly below-average academic performance compared to the Avoyelles Parish district and the state of Louisiana.
Cottonport Elementary has a student population of 318, with a majority of African American students (64.15%) and a high percentage of students (71.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores in mathematics, English language arts, and social studies, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels. For example, in mathematics, only 23% of students at Cottonport Elementary are proficient or better, compared to 49% in the district and 59% statewide.
The school's declining statewide ranking, from a 1-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 0-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year, suggests that the school's performance has been deteriorating over time. This trend, combined with the significant academic gaps between Cottonport Elementary and the district and state, indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for the community.
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