Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catahoula Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Catahoula Elementary School?
128 students attend Catahoula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Catahoula Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catahoula Elementary School?
Catahoula Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catahoula Elementary School offer ?
Catahoula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catahoula Elementary School part of?
Catahoula Elementary School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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