Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lawtell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 639 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Lawtell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawtell Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawtell Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lawtell Elementary School often compared to?
Lawtell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lawtell Elementary School?
639 students attend Lawtell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lawtell Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawtell Elementary School?
Lawtell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawtell Elementary School offer ?
Lawtell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lawtell Elementary School part of?
Lawtell elementary is a really good school. I am in 5th grade this year and it is awesome. The teachers are really nice. I have been here since pre-k and have been building it up ever since. All the teachers basically know me because of my brother. He was the student of the year in 8th grade (Cameron Robin). Every time I went in the classroom, everyone would say bailey. this school has become my best friend. I hope that doesn't change.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bailey robin
511/2/2017
I've been at lawtell from pre k to 8th grade I loved it there I had my ups and my downs but, it's been a really nice journey and I learned a lot on the way I learned to stay true to myself. to stay away from the mess and, have fun enjoy being a kid while it lasts because once you get to high school it's a whole different story.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - calayla
55/24/2014
It's a great school I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - court
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 639 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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