Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Summary:

Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving 351 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Rapides Parish school district, Phoenix Magnet consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top 1% of elementary schools in Louisiana.

Phoenix Magnet's exceptional performance is evident across key metrics. The school achieved 100% proficiency in both Mathematics and English Language Arts for the 2023-2024 school year, far surpassing the Rapides Parish averages of 61% and 73%, and the state averages of 59% and 69%, respectively. Additionally, Phoenix Magnet has been ranked 2nd out of 675 elementary schools in Louisiana, placing it in the top 1% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 60.4% White, 25.36% African American, and smaller percentages of other groups, also stands out compared to many nearby schools with more homogeneous demographics.

When compared to nearby schools in the Rapides Parish district, such as L.S. Rugg Elementary, Cherokee Elementary, and Horseshoe Drive Elementary, Phoenix Magnet's academic performance is significantly higher. The school's ability to achieve exceptional outcomes, even with a substantial percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggests it has effective teaching practices and a strong educational program that supports the diverse needs of its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

4500 Lincoln Road
Alexandria, LA 71302

(318) 445-6296

District: Rapides Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,977

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

26.0%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), African American (26%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 8^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Phoenix Magnet Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is $13,977, which is the 9^th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix Magnet Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Magnet Elementary School 2^nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Phoenix Magnet Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Rapides Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapides Parish 42^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	94.97	13^th	728	98.2%
2019	97.11	10^th	731	98.6%
2021	97.56	8^th	729	98.9%
2022	98.03	8^th	727	98.9%
2023	97.66	10^th	730	98.6%
2024	97.58	2^nd	675	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	94.80	19^th	682	97.2%
2019	98.30	8^th	697	98.9%
2021	98.54	9^th	719	98.7%
2022	98.15	9^th	724	98.8%
2023	98.73	4^th	723	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	94.96	12^th	684	98.2%
2021	95.76	14^th	705	98.0%
2022	96.74	10^th	701	98.6%
2023	95.84	16^th	705	97.7%
2024	97.00	1^st	635	99.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	96.88	11^th	696	98.4%
2021	97.68	8^th	704	98.9%
2022	97.48	9^th	712	98.7%
2023	97.34	7^th	713	99.0%
2024	97.22	9^th	651	98.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	97.69	15^th	547	97.3%
2019	98.15	10^th	559	98.2%
2021	98.84	10^th	564	98.2%
2022	98.62	13^th	562	97.7%
2023	98.99	2^nd	570	99.6%
2024	98.90	3^rd	509	99.4%

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Rank History for White students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	94.73	14^th	516	97.3%
2019	95.29	8^th	517	98.5%
2021	95.72	11^th	522	97.9%
2022	95.40	9^th	517	98.3%
2023	95.23	9^th	518	98.3%
2024	94.80	1^st	434	99.8%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	351	185	19	14	1	0	6	576
2017	351	194	17	12	1	4	8	587
2018	327	162	12	12	1	3	11	528
2019	316	156	10	12	0	3	13	510
2020	306	132	11	9	1	3	18	480
2021	281	129	12	12	2	3	19	458
2022	227	95	13	17	1	2	23	378
2023	212	89	11	15	2	2	20	351
2024	189	83	9	12	2	2	22	319

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 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	576	35.0	16.4	38.2
2017	587	35.5	16.5	38.8
2018	528	30.0	17.6	36
2019	510	30.0	17.0	38
2020	480	28.0	17.1	37.5
2021	458	28.0	16.3	36.7
2022	378	28.0	13.5	15.9
2023	351	22.5	15.6	50.1
2024	319	25.3	12.5	47

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 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	576	35.0	16.4	38.2
2017	587	35.5	16.5	38.8
2018	528	30.0	17.6	36
2019	510	30.0	17.0	38
2020	480	28.0	17.1	37.5
2021	458	28.0	16.3	36.7
2022	378	28.0	13.5	15.9
2023	351	22.5	15.6	50.1
2024	319	25.3	12.5	47

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 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,412
2018	$8,953
2019	$9,381
2020	$9,915
2021	$11,436
2022	$13,977

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 10^th of 730 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Social Studies (Phoenix Magnet Elementary School)	82	86	4%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	48	48
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix Magnet Elementary School)	99	100	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)	66	67	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Phoenix Magnet Elementary School)	91	93	2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)	52	57	5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	51
5th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix Magnet Elementary School)	100	99	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)	72	74	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	510	351	31.2%
African American	156	89	42.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	316	212	32.9%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	50.1%	12.1%

Schools Near Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4500 Lincoln Road	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 445-6296	319	25	12.5	47.0%	189 (59.2%)	83 (26.0%)	12 (3.8%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.9%)	97.6	2^nd of 675 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.7	10^th of 730 public elementary schools	98.6%	8	100.0	99.0	100.0		100.0		99.0			100.0	$13,977
Martin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4203 Lisa Street	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 448-1695	246	20	12.4	94.7%	11 (4.5%)	223 (90.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	30.8	493^rd of 675 public elementary schools	27.0%		33.3	503^rd of 730 public elementary schools	31.1%	10	37.0	49.0	50.0		46.0	62.0	58.0	54.0		58.0	$16,517
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2905 Horseshoe Drive	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 443-0579	291	24	11.9	94.8%	19 (6.5%)	251 (86.3%)	8 (2.7%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	11.3	624^th of 675 public elementary schools	7.6%		14.9	655^th of 730 public elementary schools	10.3%	31	30.0		35.0		30.0	37.0		49.0		42.0	$14,235
Acadian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Richmond Drive	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 487-1203	298	24	12.3	97.0%	7 (2.3%)	283 (95.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	35.1	470^th of 675 public elementary schools	30.4%		39.4	458^th of 730 public elementary schools	37.3%	12	42.0	58.0	40.0		47.0	49.0	69.0	64.0		60.0	$13,190
Alma Redwine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Vance Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-3177	230	23	10.0	90.4%	8 (3.5%)	213 (92.6%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	23.1	546^th of 675 public elementary schools	19.1%		22.6	591^st of 730 public elementary schools	19.0%	45	24.0	27.0	48.0		31.0	51.0	70.0	44.0		57.0	$18,172
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2416 3rd Street	Alexandria	71302	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-5012	481	31	15.4	62.8%	198 (41.2%)	249 (51.8%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	85.5	91^st of 675 public elementary schools	86.5%		85.5	81^st of 730 public elementary schools	88.9%	10	81.0	86.0		70.0	80.0	92.0	86.0	86.0	82.0	86.0	$12,219
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1319 Bush Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-4536	391	30	13.1	96.9%	16 (4.1%)	358 (91.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	14	607^th of 675 public elementary schools	10.1%		8.2	700^th of 730 public elementary schools	4.1%	93	34.0	49.0	17.0		32.0	42.0	38.0	54.0		44.0	$11,876
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5700 Prescott Road	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-1987	600	42	14.4	84.8%	157 (26.2%)	285 (47.5%)	87 (14.5%)	31 (5.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	54.1	337^th of 675 public elementary schools	50.1%		49.7	385^th of 730 public elementary schools	47.3%	48	66.0	59.0	45.0		55.0	72.0	63.0	76.0		70.0	$13,078
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1951 Monroe Street	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-5791	390	29	13.3	88.7%	61 (15.6%)	293 (75.1%)	14 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	70.5	215^th of 675 public elementary schools	68.1%		72.9	195^th of 730 public elementary schools	73.3%	20	76.0	56.0			62.0	74.0	77.0		86.0	79.0	$13,855
D.F. Huddle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Texas Avenue	Alexandria	71301	Rapides Parish	Rapides Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 442-7921	391	31	12.6	94.4%	14 (3.6%)	363 (92.8%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	15.8	594^th of 675 public elementary schools	12.0%		12.4	671^st of 730 public elementary schools	8.1%	77	34.0	43.0			39.0	51.0	42.0			46.0	$12,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

How many students attend Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 319 students attended Phoenix Magnet Elementary School.

What district is Phoenix Magnet Elementary School in?

Rapides Parish

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?

Students at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School are 59% White, 26% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Is Phoenix Magnet Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

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