Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
11%
Black
54%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School often compared to?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Terrace Academy, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
687 students attend Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School offer ?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School part of?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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