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#898 of 1,288 schools in LA
Parks Primary School
Elementary School · St. Martin Parish · Parks, LA
A St. Martin Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2779, Parks, LA 70582
- Math 36% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parks Primary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parks Primary 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$46,690
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in St. Martin Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
| Cecilia Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 714 | Compare → |
| St. Martinville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
| Stephensville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 109 | 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.
St. Martin Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parks Primary School is listed in St. Martin Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parks Primary School
Parks Primary School is a public elementary school in Parks, LA, part of St. Martin Parish, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parks Primary School
What grades does Parks Primary School serve?
Parks Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Parks Primary School?
Parks Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parks Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parks Primary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parks Primary School rank in LA?
Parks Primary School ranks #898 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Parks Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parks Primary 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 Parks Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parks Primary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parks Primary School a charter school?
No, Parks Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parks Primary School a Title I school?
No, Parks Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parks Primary School?
73.6% of students at Parks Primary 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Martin Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (337) 845-4663
- Area population (ZIP 70582)
- 19,159
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 70582; 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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