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#1180 of 1,288 schools in LA

Lenwil Elementary School

Elementary School · Ouachita Parish · West Monroe, LA

An Ouachita Parish elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

112 Arrant Road, West Monroe, LA 71292

  • Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,051
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Lenwil Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lenwil 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,050/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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

$51,317

Median home value

$119,700

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71292; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.7 mi318Compare →
Riverbend Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.21–52.8 mi281Compare →
Southside Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.31–123.0 mi169Compare →
Crosley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–K3.1 mi206Compare →

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
#32 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

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

About Lenwil Elementary School

Lenwil Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenwil Elementary School

What grades does Lenwil Elementary School serve?

Lenwil Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lenwil Elementary School?

Lenwil Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lenwil Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenwil Elementary School rank in LA?

Lenwil Elementary School ranks #1,180 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Lenwil Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenwil Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lenwil Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenwil Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lenwil Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lenwil Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

80.1% of students at Lenwil 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
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ouachita Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 71292)
21,866
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
41.7
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 71292; 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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