Excellent
#133 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 10% in state
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Parish · Scott, LA
A Lafayette Parish elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5801 Cameron Street, Scott, LA 70583
- Math 70% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L. Leo Judice Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L. Leo Judice 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scott), 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
$52,856
Median home value
$130,400
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| S.j. Montgomery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| J. Wallace James Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #3 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
L. Leo Judice Elementary School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L. Leo Judice Elementary School
L. Leo Judice Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scott, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L. Leo Judice Elementary School
What grades does L. Leo Judice Elementary School serve?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. Leo Judice Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L. Leo Judice Elementary School rank in LA?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School ranks #133 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is L. Leo Judice Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
L. Leo Judice Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L. Leo Judice Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is L. Leo Judice Elementary School a charter school?
No, L. Leo Judice Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L. Leo Judice Elementary School a Title I school?
No, L. Leo Judice Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L. Leo Judice Elementary School?
47.2% of students at L. Leo Judice 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
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7710
- Area population (ZIP 70583)
- 8,670
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 70583; 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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