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#905 of 1,288 schools in LA
North Webster Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Webster Parish · Cotton Valley, LA
A Webster Parish elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 457, Cotton Valley, LA 71018
- Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Webster Upper Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Webster Upper 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average616/100K
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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
$39,035
Median home value
$58,000
Median rent
$623/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Webster Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 433 | Compare → |
| Doyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 424 | 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.
Webster Parish
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Webster Upper Elementary School is listed in Webster Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Webster Upper Elementary School
North Webster Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cotton Valley, LA, part of Webster Parish, serving approximately 150 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Webster Upper Elementary School
What grades does North Webster Upper Elementary School serve?
North Webster Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend North Webster Upper Elementary School?
North Webster Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Webster Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Webster Upper Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Webster Upper Elementary School rank in LA?
North Webster Upper Elementary School ranks #905 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Webster Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Webster Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Webster Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Webster Upper Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Webster Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Webster Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Webster Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Webster Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Webster Upper Elementary School?
54.0% of students at North Webster Upper 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (318) 832-4716
- Area population (ZIP 71018)
- 1,350
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 71018; 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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