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Downsville Community Charter School

4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Downsville Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Downsville Community Charter School's student population of 507 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Downsville Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downsville Community Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#394 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Downsville Community Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Downsville Community Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Downsville Community Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Downsville Community Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Downsville Community Charter School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Downsville Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downsville Community Charter School's ranking?
Downsville Community Charter School is ranked #394 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Downsville Community Charter School often compared to?
Downsville Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D'arbonne Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downsville Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Downsville Community Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Downsville Community Charter School?
507 students attend Downsville Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Downsville Community Charter School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downsville Community Charter School?
Downsville Community Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downsville Community Charter School offer ?
Downsville Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Downsville Community Charter School part of?
Downsville Community Charter School is part of Union Parish School District.

School Reviews
2   7/17/2015
This school is horrible. The teachers and staff are poorly educated and do not care about the children as much as they care about protecting themselves and making money. I'm moving for the specific purpose of getting my children out of this school.
- Posted by Parent - Amber

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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