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#770 of 1,288 schools in LA

Holly Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Richland Parish · Rayville, LA

A Richland Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2306 Hwy. 183, Rayville, LA 71269

  • Math 39% vs LA 33% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,896
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Holly Ridge Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
33%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,334

Median home value

$136,700

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Richland Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delhi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–5Not available194Compare →
Mangham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–5Not available437Compare →
Rayville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–5Not available362Compare →
Start Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–8Not available335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richland Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Ridge Elementary School is listed in Richland Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Ridge Elementary School

Holly Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rayville, LA, part of Richland Parish, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Holly Ridge Elementary School serve?

Holly Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holly Ridge Elementary School?

Holly Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Ridge Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Ridge Elementary School rank in LA?

Holly Ridge Elementary School ranks #770 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Holly Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Holly Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Ridge Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holly Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Holly Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Holly Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Ridge Elementary School?

55.4% of students at Holly Ridge 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 – 8th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Richland Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 71269)
12,475
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
37.3
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 71269; 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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