Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish

The Rapides Parish school district in Louisiana contains 25 elementary schools serving grades PK-8, with a wide range of student populations and diverse racial makeups. While some schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance, the data reveals stark contrasts in educational outcomes across the schools, suggesting significant disparities in resources and opportunities available to students.

The top-performing schools in the district include Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, which ranks 2nd out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Caroline Dormon Junior High School and J.B. Nachman Elementary School, which also have 5-star ratings and rank among the top 50 schools in the state. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with 80% or more of students proficient or better in both mathematics and English Language Arts.

In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools in the Rapides Parish district, such as D.F. Huddle Elementary and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School, have less than 50% of students proficient or better in these subjects. The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional support to ensure equitable access to quality education across the district.