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#487 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 38% in state
Zachary Elementary School
Elementary School · Zachary Community School District · Zachary, LA
A Zachary Community School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3775 Hemlock Street, Zachary, LA 70791
- Math 50% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zachary Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Zachary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zachary), 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
$80,243
Median home value
$269,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownfields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| White Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Baker Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Park Ridge Academic Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 123 | 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.
Zachary Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zachary Elementary School is listed in Zachary Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zachary Elementary School
Zachary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zachary, LA, part of Zachary Community School District, serving approximately 809 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zachary Elementary School
What grades does Zachary Elementary School serve?
Zachary Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Zachary Elementary School?
Zachary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zachary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zachary Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zachary Elementary School rank in LA?
Zachary Elementary School ranks #487 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Zachary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zachary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Zachary Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zachary Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zachary Elementary School a charter school?
No, Zachary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zachary Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Zachary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zachary Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Zachary 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (225) 654-4036
- Area population (ZIP 70791)
- 30,097
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 70791; 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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