Very Good
#410 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 32% in state
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
Elementary School · Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches, LA
A Natchitoches Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Gold Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Math 21% proficient (2017)
- Reading 36% proficient (2017)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2014, to 29% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natchitoches), 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
$47,410
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71457; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| N.s.u. Elementary Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 295 | 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.
Natchitoches Parish
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is a public elementary school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 731 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
What grades does L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School serve?
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School rank in LA?
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School ranks #410 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School a charter school?
No, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School a Title I school?
No, L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School?
90.3% of students at L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (318) 352-2369
- Area population (ZIP 71457)
- 25,485
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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