Very Good
#246 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 19% in state
Estherwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Acadia Parish · Estherwood, LA
An Acadia Parish elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
214 Jefferson Avenue, Estherwood, LA 70534
- Math 60% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estherwood Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 48 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Estherwood 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,042/100K
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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
$34,028
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70534; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Ross Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–5 | 4.5 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Morse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–7 | 4.7 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Evangeline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 170 | 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.
Acadia Parish
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #4 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estherwood Elementary School is listed in Acadia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estherwood Elementary School
Estherwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Estherwood, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estherwood Elementary School
What grades does Estherwood Elementary School serve?
Estherwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Estherwood Elementary School?
Estherwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estherwood Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estherwood Elementary School rank in LA?
Estherwood Elementary School ranks #246 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Estherwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Estherwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Estherwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estherwood Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Estherwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Estherwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estherwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Estherwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estherwood Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Estherwood 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (337) 783-6788
- Area population (ZIP 70534)
- 630
- Area median age
- 33
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 70534; 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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