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#468 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 36% in state

South Larose Elementary School

Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Larose, LA

A Lafourche Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

154 West 25th Stree, Larose, LA 70373

  • Math 53% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.7% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,912
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at South Larose Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Larose 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 23Car-Dependent
  • County Safety: High1,672/100K

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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

$75,095

Median home value

$178,900

Median rent

$739/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70373; 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
Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.2 mi93Compare →
North Larose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–52.0 mi215Compare →
Cut Off Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.5 mi436Compare →
Bayou Blue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–2Not available481Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lafourche Parish

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#18 of 30
District spending per student
$11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Larose Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Larose Elementary School

South Larose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Larose, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Larose Elementary School

What grades does South Larose Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend South Larose Elementary School?

South Larose Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at South Larose Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Larose Elementary School rank in LA?

South Larose Elementary School ranks #468 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is South Larose Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Larose Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Larose Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Larose Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Larose Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is South Larose Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

65.3% of students at South Larose 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 – 5th
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lafourche Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 70373)
5,700
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
42.1
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 70373; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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