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#817 of 1,288 schools in LA
Dorseyville Elementary School
Elementary School · Iberville Parish · White Castle, LA
An Iberville Parish elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 518, White Castle, LA 70788
- Math 32% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorseyville Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorseyville 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,224/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Castle), 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
$36,250
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Iberville Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Elementary/junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| East Iberville Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 749 | Compare → |
| Iberville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 897 | Compare → |
| North Iberville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 289 | 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.
Iberville Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorseyville Elementary School is listed in Iberville Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorseyville Elementary School
Dorseyville Elementary School is a public elementary school in White Castle, LA, part of Iberville Parish, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #817 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorseyville Elementary School
What grades does Dorseyville Elementary School serve?
Dorseyville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dorseyville Elementary School?
Dorseyville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorseyville Elementary School rank in LA?
Dorseyville Elementary School ranks #817 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dorseyville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorseyville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Dorseyville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorseyville Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorseyville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dorseyville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorseyville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dorseyville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorseyville Elementary School?
87.1% of students at Dorseyville 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iberville Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (225) 545-3805
- Area population (ZIP 70788)
- 3,967
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 70788; 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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