Very Good
#283 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 22% in state
Raceland Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Raceland, LA
A Lafourche Parish elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 370, Raceland, LA 70394
- Math 48% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raceland Upper Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raceland 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,672/100K
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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
$62,366
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70394; 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 Mary's Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Chackbay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 362 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #11 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raceland Upper Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raceland Upper Elementary School
Raceland Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Raceland, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 288 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raceland Upper Elementary School
What grades does Raceland Upper Elementary School serve?
Raceland Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Raceland Upper Elementary School?
Raceland Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raceland Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raceland Upper Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raceland Upper Elementary School rank in LA?
Raceland Upper Elementary School ranks #283 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Raceland Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raceland Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Raceland Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raceland Upper Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Raceland Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Raceland Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raceland Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Raceland Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raceland Upper Elementary School?
76.0% of students at Raceland 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (985) 537-5142
- Area population (ZIP 70394)
- 13,683
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 70394; 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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