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#766 of 1,288 schools in LA
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
Elementary School · Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches, LA
A Natchitoches Parish elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
520 St.Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Math 26% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at M.r. Weaver Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where M.r. Weaver 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 | 0.6 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| N.s.u. Elementary Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 51 | 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
- #11 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
M.r. Weaver Elementary School is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About M.r. Weaver Elementary School
M.r. Weaver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 378 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about M.r. Weaver Elementary School
What grades does M.r. Weaver Elementary School serve?
M.r. Weaver Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend M.r. Weaver Elementary School?
M.r. Weaver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M.r. Weaver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M.r. Weaver Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M.r. Weaver Elementary School rank in LA?
M.r. Weaver Elementary School ranks #766 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is M.r. Weaver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
M.r. Weaver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 M.r. Weaver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M.r. Weaver Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is M.r. Weaver Elementary School a charter school?
No, M.r. Weaver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M.r. Weaver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, M.r. Weaver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M.r. Weaver Elementary School?
97.1% of students at M.r. Weaver 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (318) 352-3623
- 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 · 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 71457; 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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