Below Average
#1138 of 1,288 schools in LA
Ross Elementary School
Elementary School · Acadia Parish · Crowley, LA
An Acadia Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1809 West Hutchinson Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526
- Math 7% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ross 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,042/100K
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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
$37,689
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$603/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70526; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| South Crowley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 435 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Acadia Parish
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Ross Elementary School is listed in Acadia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross Elementary School
Ross Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crowley, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 244 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross Elementary School
What grades does Ross Elementary School serve?
Ross Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross Elementary School rank in LA?
Ross Elementary School ranks #1,138 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ross Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Ross Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ross Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ross Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ross Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross Elementary School?
90.6% of students at Ross 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (337) 783-0927
- Area population (ZIP 70526)
- 16,740
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 70526; 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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