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#260 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 20% in state

Krotz Springs Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Landry Parish · Krotz Springs, LA

A St. Landry Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

P.O. Box 456, Krotz Springs, LA 70750

  • Math 38% vs LA 33% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$14,349
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Krotz Springs Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
33%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Krotz Springs 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,058/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Krotz Springs), 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

$39,259

Median home value

$113,200

College educated

6.5%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70750; 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 St. Landry Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–4Not available317Compare →
Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–4Not available264Compare →
Palmetto Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–6Not available252Compare →
Port Barre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–4Not available441Compare →

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. Landry Parish

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#6 of 32
District spending per student
$14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Krotz Springs Elementary School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Krotz Springs Elementary School

Krotz Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Krotz Springs, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Krotz Springs Elementary School

What grades does Krotz Springs Elementary School serve?

Krotz Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Krotz Springs Elementary School?

Krotz Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Krotz Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Krotz Springs Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Krotz Springs Elementary School rank in LA?

Krotz Springs Elementary School ranks #260 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Krotz Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Krotz Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Krotz Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Krotz Springs Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Krotz Springs Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Krotz Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

62.7% of students at Krotz Springs 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
233
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Landry Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 70750)
1,108
Area median age
53
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 70750; 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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