Albany Upper Elementary School

As a small primary school in Albany, Louisiana, Albany Upper Elementary School educates 320 students from grades 3 through 4, part of Livingston Parish. That puts it 29% smaller than the typical public school in Louisiana, which averages around 453 students.

Livingston Parish comprises 43 schools with combined enrollment of 27,209 students; Albany Upper Elementary School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Albany Upper Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 76%; the rest is composed of 12% Hispanic, 10% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.0:1. The state averages about 14.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 83% of students at Albany Upper Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Livingston Parish (around 73%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Albany Upper Elementary School sits in the top 10% of Louisiana schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 24.4%; actual is 39.7%, +15.2 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the broader community, census data for Livingston Parish shows the typical household earns roughly $80,122 per year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Albany Upper Elementary School is one of 44 public schools in Livingston Parish (combined enrollment of about 27,209 students).

The closest other public school is Albany Lower Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Albany Upper Elementary School at 3rd of 6; the average score across the group is 37.2%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Albany Upper Elementary School has increased 9%, going from 294 students in 2018 to 320 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 85% to 76% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.