Very Good
#469 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 36% in state
Albany Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Livingston Parish · Albany, LA
A Livingston Parish elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29777 South Montpelier Road, Albany, LA 70711
- Math 44% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albany Upper Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Albany Upper 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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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
$89,274
Median home value
$221,700
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 469 | Compare → |
| Freshwater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 290 | Compare → |
| Juban Parc Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 477 | Compare → |
| North Live Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #17 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albany Upper Elementary School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albany Upper Elementary School
Albany Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 313 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albany Upper Elementary School
What grades does Albany Upper Elementary School serve?
Albany Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Albany Upper Elementary School?
Albany Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Upper Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albany Upper Elementary School rank in LA?
Albany Upper Elementary School ranks #469 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Albany Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albany Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Albany Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Upper Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albany Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Albany Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albany Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Albany Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Upper Elementary School?
78.6% of students at Albany Upper 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (225) 567-5030
- Area population (ZIP 70711)
- 5,621
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 70711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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