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Public elementary school · Grant Parish · Dry Prong, Louisiana

South Grant Elementary School

South Grant Elementary School rates 6.0, above the middle of Grant Parish's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Grant Parish median is 5.5.

#763 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · Grant Parish: 4 elementary schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Grant Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Students at South Grant Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

It ranks 763 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 5 of 8 in Grant Parish.

Math41%4 points above the Louisiana average of 37%Grades 3–5 · 255 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Reading46%3 points above the Louisiana average of 43%Grades 3–5 · 255 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2026.2026 LEAP; 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.3
50% of the rating
Academics
7.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 71423; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Grant Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$62,819
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
11.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Mary Goff Elementary School4.6 mi
    6.5Compare →
  2. South Grant Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.0
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than South Grant Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does South Grant Elementary School serve?

South Grant Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend South Grant Elementary School?

South Grant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grant Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Grant Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Grant Elementary School rank in LA?

South Grant Elementary School ranks #763 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is South Grant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Grant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 South Grant Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Grant Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is South Grant Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is South Grant Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.8% of students at South Grant 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
453
Student-teacher ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Grant Parish
Phone
(318) 641-1882
Rank in district
#5 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$12,781
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 71423)
5,058
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
37.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.