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#781 of 1,288 schools in LA
Richard Elementary School
Elementary School · Acadia Parish · Church Point, LA
An Acadia Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1616 Charlene Highway, Church Point, LA 70525
- Math 46% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,683/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Church Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,608
Median home value
$123,000
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Acadia Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
| Estherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–7 | Not available | 217 | Compare → |
| Evangeline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Iota Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 589 | 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.
Acadia Parish
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Elementary School is listed in Acadia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Elementary School
Richard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Church Point, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Elementary School
What grades does Richard Elementary School serve?
Richard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Richard Elementary School?
Richard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Elementary School rank in LA?
Richard Elementary School ranks #781 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Richard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Richard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Richard 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (337) 684-3339
- Area population (ZIP 70525)
- 15,333
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70525; 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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