Elementary Schools in Claiborne Parish

The Claiborne Parish school district in Louisiana is home to two elementary schools: Homer Elementary School and Haynesville Elementary School. While both schools serve students in grades K-5, the data analysis reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and overall quality.

Haynesville Elementary School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating, compared to Homer Elementary School's 0-out-of-5-star rating. Haynesville also outperforms Claiborne Parish and Homer Elementary School in most LEAP test subjects and grade levels, with 62% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% at Homer and 46% in the district.

The data also reveals differences in the schools' demographics, with Homer Elementary School having a higher percentage of African American students (84.47%) and a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (94.47%), compared to Haynesville Elementary School (60% African American, 80.41% free/reduced lunch). These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the disparities in academic performance between the two schools.