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#510 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 40% in state
Abita Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Abita Springs, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22410 Level Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
- Math 48% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abita Springs Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Abita Springs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,180
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Magnolia Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| E. E. Lyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–7 | 4.3 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Covington Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #38 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abita Springs Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abita Springs Elementary School
Abita Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Abita Springs, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abita Springs Elementary School
What grades does Abita Springs Elementary School serve?
Abita Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Abita Springs Elementary School?
Abita Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abita Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abita Springs Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abita Springs Elementary School rank in LA?
Abita Springs Elementary School ranks #510 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Abita Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abita Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abita Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abita Springs Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abita Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Abita Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abita Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Abita Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abita Springs Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Abita Springs Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (985) 892-8184
- Area population (ZIP 70420)
- 7,965
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70420; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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