Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denham Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 652 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Denham Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denham Springs Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Denham Springs Elementary School?
652 students attend Denham Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Denham Springs Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denham Springs Elementary School?
Denham Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Elementary School offer ?
Denham Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Denham Springs Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 652 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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