Excellent
#1 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Caneview K-8 School
Elementary School · West Baton Rouge Parish · Port Allen, LA
A West Baton Rouge Parish elementary school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5217 McLin Road, Port Allen, LA 70767
- Math 34% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caneview K-8 School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* 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
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Caneview K-8 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Allen), 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
$71,964
Median home value
$197,100
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70767; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Brusly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–1 | Not available | 518 | Compare → |
| Brusly Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 4–5 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Cohn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 233 | 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.
West Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caneview K-8 School is listed in West Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caneview K-8 School
Caneview K-8 School is a public elementary school in Port Allen, LA, part of West Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caneview K-8 School
What grades does Caneview K-8 School serve?
Caneview K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Caneview K-8 School?
Caneview K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caneview K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caneview K-8 School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caneview K-8 School rank in LA?
Caneview K-8 School ranks #1 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Caneview K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caneview K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Caneview K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caneview K-8 School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Caneview K-8 School a charter school?
No, Caneview K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caneview K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Caneview K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caneview K-8 School?
80.8% of students at Caneview K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (225) 627-4268
- Area population (ZIP 70767)
- 15,116
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 70767; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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