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#585 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 45% in state

Pollock Elementary School

Elementary School · Grant Parish · Pollock, LA

A Grant Parish elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P. O. Box 69, Pollock, LA 71467

  • Math 44% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.3% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,781
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Pollock Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pollock 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated868/100K

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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

$61,221

Median home value

$195,300

Median rent

$704/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Grant Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colfax Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3K–5Not available159Compare →
Georgetown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–12Not available209Compare →
South Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–5Not available453Compare →
Verda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–5Not available237Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grant Parish

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$12,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pollock Elementary School is listed in Grant Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pollock Elementary School

Pollock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pollock, LA, part of Grant Parish, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pollock Elementary School

What grades does Pollock Elementary School serve?

Pollock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pollock Elementary School?

Pollock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pollock Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pollock Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pollock Elementary School rank in LA?

Pollock Elementary School ranks #585 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Pollock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pollock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Pollock Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pollock Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pollock Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pollock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pollock Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pollock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pollock Elementary School?

69.2% of students at Pollock 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 – 5th
Enrollment
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grant Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 71467)
8,087
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
37.7
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 71467; 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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