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#572 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 44% in state
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Deville, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 509, Deville, LA 71328
- Math 46% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hayden R. Lawrence Upper 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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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
$65,517
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dormon Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| J.b. Nachman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Plainview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Poland Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 345 | 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.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #27 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deville, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 396 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
What grades does Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School serve?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School rank in LA?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School ranks #572 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Hayden R. Lawrence Upper 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (318) 466-5858
- Area population (ZIP 71328)
- 8,081
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 71328; 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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