Very Good
#435 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
J.w. Faulk Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
711 East Willow Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 24% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.w. Faulk Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where J.w. Faulk 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Sts Leo-seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #21 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.w. Faulk Elementary School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.w. Faulk Elementary School
J.w. Faulk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.w. Faulk Elementary School
What grades does J.w. Faulk Elementary School serve?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J.w. Faulk Elementary School?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.w. Faulk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.w. Faulk Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.w. Faulk Elementary School rank in LA?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School ranks #435 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.w. Faulk Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.w. Faulk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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.w. Faulk Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.w. Faulk Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.w. Faulk Elementary School a charter school?
No, J.w. Faulk Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.w. Faulk Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J.w. Faulk Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.w. Faulk Elementary School?
95.6% of students at J.w. Faulk 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
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7680
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 70501; 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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