Lawtell Elementary School
Lawtell, LA · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Lawtell Elementary School is a middle school located in Lawtell, Louisiana. The school serves 646 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Lawtell Elementary School performs below the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lawtell Elementary School has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Lawtell Elementary School has 646 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.3:1.
Lawtell Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Lawtell Elementary School is part of the St. Landry Parish in Lawtell, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.