Below Average
#1085 of 1,288 schools in LA
Lessie Moore Elementary School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Pineville, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
207 Griffith Street, Pineville, LA 71360
- Math 17% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lessie Moore Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lessie Moore 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,592
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Peabody Montessori Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Supports & Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Tioga Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 512 | 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.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #42 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lessie Moore Elementary School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lessie Moore Elementary School
Lessie Moore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pineville, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lessie Moore Elementary School
What grades does Lessie Moore Elementary School serve?
Lessie Moore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Lessie Moore Elementary School?
Lessie Moore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lessie Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lessie Moore Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lessie Moore Elementary School rank in LA?
Lessie Moore Elementary School ranks #1,085 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lessie Moore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lessie Moore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lessie Moore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lessie Moore Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lessie Moore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lessie Moore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lessie Moore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lessie Moore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lessie Moore Elementary School?
93.9% of students at Lessie Moore 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (318) 445-7151
- Area population (ZIP 71360)
- 35,649
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 71360; 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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