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#749 of 1,288 schools in LA
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Alexandria, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2905 Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
- Math 14% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horseshoe Drive 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$44,330
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| St Frances Cabrini SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 319 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexandria, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
What grades does Horseshoe Drive Elementary School serve?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horseshoe Drive Elementary School rank in LA?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School ranks #749 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Horseshoe Drive Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horseshoe Drive Elementary School a charter school?
No, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horseshoe Drive Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
94.8% of students at Horseshoe Drive 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (318) 443-0579
- Area population (ZIP 71301)
- 17,266
- Area median age
- 40
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 71301; 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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