A
Very Good
88/100

Lake Arthur Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 500 Mill Avenue, Lake Arthur, LA 70549
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.37 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
465
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%81/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.37 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 92nd percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+12 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts62nd percentile (list)
Black55%65%reading -5 pts, math +16 pts56th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading -9 pts, math -20 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income72%67%reading +8 pts, math +12 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Mill Avenue
City Lake Arthur
ZIP Code 70549
District 2200810
NCES School ID 220081000571
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70549

Understanding the community around Lake Arthur Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,715
Per Capita Income $27,416
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 76.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $96,800
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lake Arthur Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.9%
Black 7.3%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 465
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lake Arthur Elementary School?
Lake Arthur Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lake Arthur Elementary School?
Lake Arthur Elementary School has 465 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Lake Arthur Elementary School serve?
Lake Arthur Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lake Arthur Elementary School receive per student?
Lake Arthur Elementary School receives $16,893 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lake Arthur Elementary School in 70549 ▼
Avg Home Value
$113,654
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
-2.3%
% Renters
26.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026