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#438 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 34% in state

Choudrant Elementary School

Elementary School · Lincoln Parish · Choudrant, LA

A Lincoln Parish elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

160 Walker Road, Choudrant, LA 71227

  • Math 39% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.7% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,353
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Choudrant Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Choudrant 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average411/100K

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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

$60,810

Median home value

$209,900

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lincoln Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.03–5Not available381Compare →
Glen View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3K–2Not available500Compare →
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6K–2Not available363Compare →
Ruston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.33–5Not available312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lincoln Parish

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#11 of 12
District spending per student
$15,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Choudrant Elementary School is listed in Lincoln Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Choudrant Elementary School

Choudrant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Choudrant, LA, part of Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choudrant Elementary School

What grades does Choudrant Elementary School serve?

Choudrant Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Choudrant Elementary School?

Choudrant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choudrant Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Choudrant Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choudrant Elementary School rank in LA?

Choudrant Elementary School ranks #438 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Choudrant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Choudrant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Choudrant Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choudrant Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Choudrant Elementary School a charter school?

No, Choudrant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choudrant Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Choudrant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choudrant Elementary School?

36.0% of students at Choudrant 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
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 71227)
4,099
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
37.4
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 71227; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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