Cottonport Elementary

Summary:

Cottonport Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cottonport, Louisiana, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 318. The school is part of the Avoyelles Parish school district, which is ranked 70 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Cottonport Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Louisiana elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on LEAP tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of Cottonport students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 49% in Avoyelles Parish and 59% statewide. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is also below average, with only 37% of students proficient or better compared to 62% in Avoyelles Parish and 69% statewide. Cottonport Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.15%) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (71.38%) compared to nearby schools.

While Cottonport Elementary's performance has been consistently low, the school's ranking has fluctuated between 0 and 1 star on the SchoolDigger rating system, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement. Addressing the specific factors contributing to the school's underperformance, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and targeted interventions for struggling students, could potentially lead to better academic outcomes. Nearby schools like Lafargue Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Marksville Elementary, and Bunkie Elementary have higher proficiency rates in Math and ELA, suggesting that the challenges faced by Cottonport Elementary are not shared by all schools in the Avoyelles Parish district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 950 Lemoine Street
       Cottonport, LA  71327


(318) 876-3404

District: Avoyelles Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
629th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,770 Help


Students who attend Cottonport Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bunkie Magnet High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.0%
White:
22.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottonport Elementary ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Avoyelles Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69%), White (22.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottonport Elementary is 14.1, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Avoyelles Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonport Elementary is $14,770, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Avoyelles Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonport Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonport Elementary 629th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Cottonport Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Avoyelles Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Avoyelles Parish 70th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottonport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.02 542nd 725 25.2%
2008 39.46 477th 743 35.8%
2009 37.12 506th 738 31.4%
2010 45.71 456th 736 38.0%
2011 51.34 421st 766 45.0%
2012 21.92 648th 764 15.2%
2013 28.46 615th 772 20.3%
2014 26.25 622nd 777 19.9%
2015 16.98 693rd 792 12.5%
2016 11.95 688th 742 7.3%
2017 14.55 668th 739 9.6%
2018 19.87 586th 728 19.5%
2019 12.70 672nd 731 8.1%
2021 8.34 687th 729 5.8%
2022 16.60 626th 727 13.9%
2023 9.11 693rd 730 5.1%
2024 10.33 629th 675 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 529th 682 22.4%
2019 14.65 648th 697 7.0%
2021 10.76 672nd 719 6.5%
2022 16.90 630th 724 13.0%
2023 12.03 671st 723 7.2%
2024 11.60 629th 674 6.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.57 658th 684 3.8%
2021 5.56 688th 705 2.4%
2022 12.46 643rd 701 8.3%
2023 6.39 689th 705 2.3%
2024 13.94 582nd 635 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.59 617th 696 11.4%
2021 15.29 616th 704 12.5%
2022 19.25 601st 712 15.6%
2023 13.25 652nd 713 8.6%
2024 7.77 622nd 651 4.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.31 483rd 547 11.7%
2019 14.21 525th 559 6.1%
2021 11.62 535th 564 5.1%
2022 13.35 520th 562 7.5%
2023 16.26 528th 570 7.4%
2024 27.11 395th 509 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cottonport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.88 388th 516 24.8%
2019 20.18 470th 517 9.1%
2021 5.47 508th 522 2.7%
2022 17.81 473rd 517 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cottonport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
1990 343 228 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 325 229 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 328 241 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 337 257 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 317 262 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 278 243 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 278 243 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 276 276 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 255 278 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 254 262 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 229 267 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 207 268 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 174 232 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 174 232 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 164 240 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 152 218 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 163 282 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 159 286 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 141 273 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 135 304 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 151 321 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2011 149 316 1 6 3 0 0 0 475
2012 156 302 0 5 2 0 2 0 467
2013 173 303 2 4 3 0 2 0 487
2014 169 320 3 3 2 3 5 0 505
2015 161 306 5 4 2 3 4 0 485
2016 164 284 6 3 2 0 13 0 472
2017 152 295 5 4 2 0 16 0 474
2018 130 257 8 4 5 0 17 0 421
2019 121 255 7 3 5 0 21 0 412
2020 98 243 7 3 4 0 23 0 378
2021 87 233 6 3 2 0 17 0 348
2022 76 208 7 5 1 0 21 0 318
2023 85 204 2 4 1 1 21 0 318
2024 67 205 3 1 0 0 21 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cottonport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 13.0 19.3 165.9
1990 572 34.0 16.8 72.2
1991 557 34.0 16.3 73.8
1992 570 38.0 15.0 77.4
1993 599 39.0 15.4 76.5
1994 587 40.0 14.7 74.4
1995 529 34.0 15.6 75.8
1996 529 34.0 15.6 75.8
1997 563 37.0 15.2 69.1
1998 541 40.0 13.5 74.9
1999 524 35.1 14.9 87.8
2000 501 35.1 14.3 84
2001 479 31.1 15.4 87.7
2002 414 25.0 16.6 89.4
2003 414 25.0 16.6 89.4
2004 410 30.0 13.7 90.5
2005 376 30.0 12.5 92.3
2006 454 25.1 18.1 92.1
2007 452 27.2 16.6 95.8
2008 421 28.0 15.0 99.3
2009 444 29.0 15.3 94.1
2010 482 31.3 15.3 93.8
2011 475 32.0 14.8 95.4
2012 467 28.9 16.1 93.1
2013 487 27.0 18.0 94
2014 505 25.0 20.2 95.6
2015 485 28.0 17.3 72.4
2016 472 32.0 14.7 54
2017 474 23.7 19.9 82.3
2018 421 20.5 20.5 67.7
2019 412 16.0 25.7 60.7
2020 378 15.0 25.2 82.8
2021 348 14.0 24.8 75.3
2022 318 13.5 23.5 71.1
2023 318 13.0 24.2 71.4
2024 297 21.0 14.1 76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cottonport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 13.0 19.3 165.9
1990 572 34.0 16.8 72.2
1991 557 34.0 16.3 73.8
1992 570 38.0 15.0 77.4
1993 599 39.0 15.4 76.5
1994 587 40.0 14.7 74.4
1995 529 34.0 15.6 75.8
1996 529 34.0 15.6 75.8
1997 563 37.0 15.2 69.1
1998 541 40.0 13.5 74.9
1999 524 35.1 14.9 87.8
2000 501 35.1 14.3 84
2001 479 31.1 15.4 87.7
2002 414 25.0 16.6 89.4
2003 414 25.0 16.6 89.4
2004 410 30.0 13.7 90.5
2005 376 30.0 12.5 92.3
2006 454 25.1 18.1 92.1
2007 452 27.2 16.6 95.8
2008 421 28.0 15.0 99.3
2009 444 29.0 15.3 94.1
2010 482 31.3 15.3 93.8
2011 475 32.0 14.8 95.4
2012 467 28.9 16.1 93.1
2013 487 27.0 18.0 94
2014 505 25.0 20.2 95.6
2015 485 28.0 17.3 72.4
2016 472 32.0 14.7 54
2017 474 23.7 19.9 82.3
2018 421 20.5 20.5 67.7
2019 412 16.0 25.7 60.7
2020 378 15.0 25.2 82.8
2021 348 14.0 24.8 75.3
2022 318 13.5 23.5 71.1
2023 318 13.0 24.2 71.4
2024 297 21.0 14.1 76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottonport Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,449
2018 $10,750
2019 $10,558
2020 $12,089
2021 $14,397
2022 $14,770

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 672nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 693rd of 730 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cottonport Elementary)4512
 33%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Avoyelles Parish)6444
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottonport Elementary)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avoyelles Parish)6147
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7059
 11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Cottonport Elementary)2515
 10%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Avoyelles Parish)3630
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cottonport Elementary)6245
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Avoyelles Parish)5354
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonport Elementary)4039
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Avoyelles Parish)5856
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cottonport Elementary)3718
 19%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Avoyelles Parish)3939
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cottonport Elementary)3812
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Avoyelles Parish)5945
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonport Elementary)3450
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Avoyelles Parish)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cottonport Elementary)2824
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Avoyelles Parish)4733
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5447
 7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cottonport Elementary)3331
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Avoyelles Parish)5548
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6155
 6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonport Elementary)2046
 26%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Avoyelles Parish)6070
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412318
 22.8%
African American255204
 20%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White12185
 29.8%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%71.4%
 10.7%


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Students at Cottonport Elementary are 69% African American, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Cottonport Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bunkie Magnet High School

Cottonport Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Cottonport Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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