Very Good
#237 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Red River Academic Academy
Elementary School · Red River Parish
550 Jim Crow Road, Coushatta, LA 71019
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
3rd – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Louisiana schools
#237 of 1,288
In Coushatta
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
Red River Parish
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Red River Academic Academy
Elementary School in Coushatta · grades 3rd – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Red River Academic Academy
Red River Academic Academy is a public elementary school in Coushatta, LA, part of Red River Parish. Red River Academic Academy serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades 3rd-6th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Red River Academic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,288 schools in LA.
Structured state assessment records for Red River Academic Academy show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, Red River Academic Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Red River Academic Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Red River Academic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Red River Academic Academy — Students at Red River Academic Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)
Based on 26 test records from LA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Red River Academic Academy Compares
See how Red River Academic Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
550 Jim Crow Road, Coushatta, LA 71019
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Red River Academic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School (rated 8.9/10, 19.3 miles away, in nearby Marthaville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School (rated 8.0/10, 11.2 miles away, in nearby Campti), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Red River Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Coushatta, see our Coushatta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71019 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,413
Median Home Value
$107,700
Median Rent
$717/mo
Population
7,366
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
77.9%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
29.6%
Median Age
38.4
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| SLATER TORAH ACADEMY Metairie, LA | 8.1 |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Monroe, LA | 7.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Red River Academic Academy
What grades does Red River Academic Academy serve?
Red River Academic Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Red River Academic Academy?
Red River Academic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red River Academic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Red River Academic Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red River Academic Academy rank in LA?
Red River Academic Academy ranks #237 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Red River Academic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Red River Academic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Red River Academic Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red River Academic Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Red River Academic Academy a charter school?
No, Red River Academic Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red River Academic Academy a Title I school?
No, Red River Academic Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red River Academic Academy?
98.0% of students at Red River Academic Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Red River Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (318) 932-3313
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District
Red River Parish- District Enrollment
- 1,362
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,766
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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