Red River Academic Academy

Summary:

Red River Academic Academy is an elementary school located in Coushatta, Louisiana, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Red River Parish school district, which is ranked 82 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Red River Academic Academy faces several key challenges, including a higher percentage of African American students (67.12%) compared to nearby Red River Elementary School (55.15%) and the more racially diverse Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School (5.91% African American, 81.36% White). The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in ELA for 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades were 36%, 17%, and 40%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 66%, 66%, and 70%. Additionally, the school has had a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 29.3 in 2020-2021 to 12.1 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby Red River Elementary School's ratio of 16.8 in 2022-2023.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 64.91% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2022-2023, may contribute to the school's academic challenges and lower performance compared to the state and district averages. When compared to the nearby Red River Elementary School, which serves a larger and more diverse student population, Red River Academic Academy generally underperforms in terms of test scores and overall school ranking. However, it is worth noting that the nearby Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School, which is in a different district, significantly outperforms both Red River schools across most metrics.

Detail:

Public 3-6

550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019

(318) 932-3313

District: Red River Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $37,539

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.1%

White:

32.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Red River Academic Academy ranks worse than 76.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.1%), White (32.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red River Academic Academy is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Red River Academic Academy employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red River Academic Academy is $37,539.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red River Academic Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Red River Academic Academy 517^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Red River Academic Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Red River Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Red River Parish 82^nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Red River Academic Academy

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Rank History for all students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	14.71	635^th	729	12.9%
2022	11.75	668^th	727	8.1%
2023	17.05	638^th	730	12.6%
2024	27.80	517^th	675	23.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	16.95	619^th	719	13.9%
2022	13.09	664^th	724	8.3%
2023	19.67	625^th	723	13.6%
2024	32.11	497^th	674	26.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.78	691^st	705	2.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.74	690^th	704	2.0%
2023	19.12	601^st	713	15.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	37.46	350^th	564	37.9%
2022	12.99	522^nd	562	7.1%
2023	19.02	504^th	570	11.6%

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Rank History for White students at Red River Academic Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	0.31	522^nd	522	0.0%
2023	0.48	516^th	518	0.4%

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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 Red River Academic Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	8	11	0	0	19
2021	27	27	1	2	57
2022	21	31	0	0	52
2023	24	49	0	0	73

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 Red River Academic Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	19	1.0	19.0	89.5
2021	57	1.9	29.3	64.9
2022	52	4.0	13.0	86.5
2023	73	6.0	12.1	100

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 Red River Academic Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	19	1.0	19.0	89.5
2021	57	1.9	29.3	64.9
2022	52	4.0	13.0	86.5
2023	73	6.0	12.1	100

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 Red River Academic Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$7,984
2022	$37,539

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Red River Academic Academy

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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 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th 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 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Red River Academic Academy	Public	3-6	550 Jim Crow Road	Coushatta	71019	Red River Parish	Red River Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 932-3313	73	6	12.1	100.0%	24 (32.9%)	49 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	517^th of 675 public elementary schools	23.4%		17	638^th of 730 public elementary schools	12.6%	121	45.0	55.0	70.0	50.0			55.0	36.0	17.0	60.0	40.0				$37,539
Red River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ashland Road	Coushatta	71019	Red River Parish	Red River Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 932-9290	631	38	16.8	98.1%	236 (37.4%)	348 (55.2%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	53	344^th of 675 public elementary schools	49.0%		51.6	372^nd of 730 public elementary schools	49.0%	28	55.0	75.0	81.0				70.0	55.0	63.0	59.0				59.0	$21,919
Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-6	1439 Highway 71	Campti	71411	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 476-4616	277	19	14.7	93.1%	125 (45.1%)	135 (48.7%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	44.4	401^st of 675 public elementary schools	40.6%		42.2	446^th of 730 public elementary schools	38.9%	45	49.0	41.0	42.0	58.0			47.0	78.0	72.0	58.0	70.0			69.0	$17,055
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	10800 Hwy. 120	Marthaville	71450	Natchitoches Parish	Natchitoches Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 472-6141	220	21	10.3	93.2%	179 (81.4%)	13 (5.9%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	92.5	31^st of 675 public elementary schools	95.4%		81.7	125^th of 730 public elementary schools	82.9%	94	89.0	92.0	82.0	91.0	87.0	92.0	89.0	94.0		87.0		84.0	95.0	88.0	$17,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Red River Academic Academy

What district is Red River Academic Academy in?

Red River Parish

How many students attend Red River Academic Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Red River Academic Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Red River Academic Academy?

Students at Red River Academic Academy are 67% African American, 33% White.

Is Red River Academic Academy a good school?

Red River Academic Academy ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Louisiana elementary schools.

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