Below Average
#1131 of 1,288 schools in LA
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10187 Twin Cedars, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Math 29% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedarcrest-southmoor 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Broadmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Hosanna Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Westminster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 261 | 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.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #60 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,131 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
What grades does Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School serve?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School rank in LA?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School ranks #1,131 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Cedarcrest-southmoor 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (225) 293-9950
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 70816; 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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