Excellent
#72 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 6% in state
Mansfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Desoto Parish · Mansfield, LA
A Desoto Parish elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1915 McArthur Dr, Mansfield, LA 71052
- Math 28% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mansfield Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mansfield 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated833/100K
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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
$34,661
Median home value
$92,500
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
6.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in DeSoto Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
| North Desoto Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–1 | Not available | 518 | Compare → |
| North Desoto Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 2–5 | Not available | 843 | Compare → |
| Stanley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 422 | 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.
Desoto Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mansfield Elementary School is listed in DeSoto Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mansfield, LA, part of Desoto Parish, serving approximately 567 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mansfield Elementary School
What grades does Mansfield Elementary School serve?
Mansfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mansfield Elementary School rank in LA?
Mansfield Elementary School ranks #72 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Mansfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mansfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Mansfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mansfield Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mansfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mansfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mansfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mansfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mansfield Elementary School?
83.6% of students at Mansfield 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (318) 872-1772
- Area population (ZIP 71052)
- 8,827
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 71052; 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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