Average
#593 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 46% in state
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Mary Parish · Amelia, LA
A St. Mary Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O Drawer 1040, Amelia, LA 70340
- Math 50% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.s. Aucoin Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.s. Aucoin 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,090/100K
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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)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70340; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou L'ourse Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Wyandotte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Bayou Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Berwick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 465 | 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.
St. Mary Parish
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 of 21
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.s. Aucoin Elementary School
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Amelia, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.s. Aucoin Elementary School
What grades does J.s. Aucoin Elementary School serve?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.s. Aucoin Elementary School rank in LA?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School ranks #593 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.s. Aucoin Elementary School?
60.2% of students at J.s. Aucoin 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (985) 631-2464
- Area population (ZIP 70340)
- 123
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 70340; 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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