Very Good
#309 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 24% in state
Alma Redwine Elementary
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Alexandria, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1323 Vance Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71302
- Math 17% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alma Redwine Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alma Redwine Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,210
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.s. Rugg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Peabody Montessori Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| St Frances Cabrini SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Our Lady-prompt Succor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 338 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #12 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alma Redwine Elementary is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alma Redwine Elementary
Alma Redwine Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alma Redwine Elementary
What grades does Alma Redwine Elementary serve?
Alma Redwine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alma Redwine Elementary?
Alma Redwine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Redwine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Redwine Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alma Redwine Elementary rank in LA?
Alma Redwine Elementary ranks #309 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Alma Redwine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alma Redwine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Alma Redwine Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma Redwine Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alma Redwine Elementary a charter school?
No, Alma Redwine Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alma Redwine Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alma Redwine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma Redwine Elementary?
90.4% of students at Alma Redwine Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (318) 442-3177
- Area population (ZIP 71302)
- 14,128
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 71302; 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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