Serving 396 students in grades 3-5, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#199 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
95%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
396 students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School offer ?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School part of?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
This is a great school. I am a student right now, and going to the sixth grade. they teach dicipline while having fun at the same time. I am proud to be a student at Hayden R. Lawerence Middle School.
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