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#1011 of 1,288 schools in LA
Grand Coteau Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Landry Parish · Grand Coteau, LA
A St. Landry Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
P.O. Drawer K, Grand Coteau, LA 70541
- Math 32% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Coteau Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Coteau 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,625
Median home value
$86,600
Median rent
$679/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
33.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Ecole Saint-landryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–3 | 1.7 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #21 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Coteau Elementary School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Coteau Elementary School
Grand Coteau Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Coteau, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Coteau Elementary School
What grades does Grand Coteau Elementary School serve?
Grand Coteau Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Grand Coteau Elementary School?
Grand Coteau Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Coteau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Coteau Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Coteau Elementary School rank in LA?
Grand Coteau Elementary School ranks #1,011 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Grand Coteau Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Coteau Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Grand Coteau Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Coteau Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grand Coteau Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grand Coteau Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Coteau Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grand Coteau Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Coteau Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Grand Coteau 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (337) 662-5421
- Area population (ZIP 70541)
- 885
- Area median age
- 55.3
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 70541; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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