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#200 of 253 private schools in LA
St Francis School
Elementary School · Iota, LA
A private elementary school in Iota, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
490 SAINT JOSEPH AVE, Iota, LA 70543
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where St Francis 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,042/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,656
Median home value
$168,700
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iota Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 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.
St Francis School is listed in Iota, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis School
St Francis School is a private elementary school in Iota, LA, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis School
What grades does St Francis School serve?
St Francis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis School?
St Francis School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis School rank in LA?
St Francis School ranks #200 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Francis School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis School a private school?
Yes, St Francis School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Francis School a religious school?
St Francis School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Phone
- (337) 779-2527
- Area population (ZIP 70543)
- 4,233
- Area average commute
- 40 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70543; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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