Below Average
#1109 of 1,288 schools in LA
Winnfield Primary School
Elementary School · Winn Parish · Winnfield, LA
A Winn Parish elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 South St. John Street, Winnfield, LA 71483
- Math 24% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winnfield Primary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Winnfield Primary 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,928
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$607/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Winn Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 316 | Compare → |
| Dodson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 303 | 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.
Winn Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winnfield Primary School is listed in Winn Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winnfield Primary School
Winnfield Primary School is a public elementary school in Winnfield, LA, part of Winn Parish, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winnfield Primary School
What grades does Winnfield Primary School serve?
Winnfield Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Winnfield Primary School?
Winnfield Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Primary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winnfield Primary School rank in LA?
Winnfield Primary School ranks #1,109 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Winnfield Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winnfield Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Winnfield Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winnfield Primary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winnfield Primary School a charter school?
No, Winnfield Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winnfield Primary School a Title I school?
No, Winnfield Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winnfield Primary School?
77.4% of students at Winnfield Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Winn Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (318) 628-4105
- Area population (ZIP 71483)
- 9,360
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 71483; 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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