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Ossun Elementary School

400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ossun Elementary 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 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ossun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ossun Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 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
Ossun Elementary 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 Ossun Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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)
#450 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ossun Elementary 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 Ossun Elementary 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.
43%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ossun Elementary 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.
28%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ossun Elementary 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
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ossun Elementary 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
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ossun Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ossun Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ossun Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ossun Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ossun Elementary 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 Ossun Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Ossun Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ossun Elementary 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ossun Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Ossun Elementary School's ranking?
Ossun Elementary School is ranked #450 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ossun Elementary School often compared to?
Ossun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Live Oak Elementary School, Carencro Heights Elementary 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ossun Elementary School?
519 students attend Ossun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ossun Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ossun Elementary School?
Ossun Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ossun Elementary School offer ?
Ossun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ossun Elementary School part of?
Ossun Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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