Below Average
#1140 of 1,288 schools in LA
Cottonport Elementary
Elementary School · Avoyelles Parish · Cottonport, LA
An Avoyelles Parish elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 427, Cottonport, LA 71327
- Math 9% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonport Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cottonport 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,690
Median home value
$105,900
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
4.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71327; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Plaucheville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| St Joseph School K-12Private · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Bunkie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avoyelles Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonport Elementary is listed in Avoyelles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonport Elementary
Cottonport Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottonport, LA, part of Avoyelles Parish, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonport Elementary
What grades does Cottonport Elementary serve?
Cottonport Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cottonport Elementary?
Cottonport Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonport Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonport Elementary rank in LA?
Cottonport Elementary ranks #1,140 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Cottonport Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonport Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cottonport Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonport Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cottonport Elementary a charter school?
No, Cottonport Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonport Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cottonport Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonport Elementary?
76.1% of students at Cottonport 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (318) 876-3404
- Area population (ZIP 71327)
- 6,100
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 71327; 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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