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Lakeshore School
Elementary School · Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA
An Ouachita Parish elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Balboa Street, Monroe, LA 71203
- Math 14% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeshore School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakeshore 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$46,822
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Sherrouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Roy Neal Shelling Sr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Jack Hayes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 565 | 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.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #35 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeshore School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeshore School
Lakeshore School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeshore School
What grades does Lakeshore School serve?
Lakeshore School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeshore School rank in LA?
Lakeshore School ranks #1,228 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lakeshore School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeshore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lakeshore School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeshore School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakeshore School a charter school?
No, Lakeshore School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeshore School a Title I school?
No, Lakeshore School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeshore School?
71.6% of students at Lakeshore 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
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (318) 343-1173
- Area population (ZIP 71203)
- 38,770
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 71203; 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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