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#393 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 30% in state

Kinder Elementary School

Elementary School · Allen Parish · Kinder, LA

An Allen Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

412 North 12th Street, Kinder, LA 70648

  • Math 38% vs LA 38% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 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-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,694
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Kinder Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
38%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kinder 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$50,194

Median home value

$142,600

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

27.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Allen Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–12Not available353Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available366Compare →
Oakdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–4Not available551Compare →
Oberlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–6Not available281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Allen Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kinder Elementary School is listed in Allen Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kinder Elementary School

Kinder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kinder, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kinder Elementary School

What grades does Kinder Elementary School serve?

Kinder Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Kinder Elementary School?

Kinder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kinder Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kinder Elementary School rank in LA?

Kinder Elementary School ranks #393 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Kinder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kinder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Kinder Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinder Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kinder Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kinder Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

59.6% of students at Kinder 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 – 4th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allen Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 70648)
6,994
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
38.9
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 70648; 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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