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#1081 of 1,288 schools in LA

Slaughter Elementary School

Elementary School · East Feliciana Parish · Slaughter, LA

An East Feliciana Parish elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 60, Slaughter, LA 70777

  • Math 24% vs LA 35% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.8% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-25.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,652
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Slaughter Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
35%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Slaughter 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,363

Median home value

$225,000

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70777; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rollins Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.01–23.9 mi858Compare →
Zachary Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.8PK3.9 mi203Compare →
Northwestern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K4.2 mi351Compare →
Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–6Not available192Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Feliciana Parish

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$16,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Slaughter Elementary School is listed in East Feliciana Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slaughter Elementary School

Slaughter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slaughter, LA, part of East Feliciana Parish, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slaughter Elementary School

What grades does Slaughter Elementary School serve?

Slaughter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Slaughter Elementary School?

Slaughter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Slaughter Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slaughter Elementary School rank in LA?

Slaughter Elementary School ranks #1,081 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Slaughter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Slaughter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Slaughter Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slaughter Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Slaughter Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Slaughter Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

47.9% of students at Slaughter 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 – 6th
Enrollment
489
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
East Feliciana Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 70777)
4,487
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
37.1
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 70777; 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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