Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 鈥楾il your good is better, and your better is the best.
School Rankings
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#421 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
76%
11%
Black
8%
41%
White
12%
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
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 J.s. Aucoin Elementary School's ranking?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
269 students attend J.s. Aucoin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.s. Aucoin Elementary School offer ?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School part of?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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