Elementary Schools in Avoyelles Parish

The elementary schools located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana serve students from grades K-5 across 6 campuses. While the district as a whole performs below the state average, a few standout schools emerge from the data, including Lafargue Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.

Lafargue Elementary School consistently outperforms the parish and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency, ranking 266th out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. In contrast, Bunkie Elementary School and Cottonport Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. The schools also vary significantly in their racial compositions and free/reduced lunch rates, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance.

Overall, the data suggests that while some schools in Avoyelles Parish are performing well, there is room for improvement across the district. Addressing systemic inequities and ensuring all students have access to high-quality educational resources will be crucial in driving student success and closing achievement gaps.