Enrollment
212
Elementary
DISTRICT 206 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALDWELL PARISH·NCES 220036000285
Grayson Elementary School
5237 Highway 126 East, Grayson, LA 71435 · (318) 649-2703 · Caldwell Parish
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
163 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 70%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 112 | 53% |
| Grade 1 | 100 | 47% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Caldwell Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Grayson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Elementary School this school | 212 | 76.9% | N/A |
| Columbia Elementary School Columbia | 191 | 78.5% | 17.5% |
| Holly Ridge Elementary School Rayville | 232 | 75.0% | 34.8% |
| Mooringsport Elementary School Mooringsport | 259 | 76.4% | 19.8% |
| Union Central Elementary School Columbia | 215 | 70.7% | 24.3% |
| Estherwood Elementary School Estherwood | 203 | 69.0% | 52.5% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Grayson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 212 | #642 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #142 of 655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.9% | #478 of 655 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.9% | #318 of 705 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.3% | #117 of 436 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
212
-20 (-9%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 338
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 212 | 18 | 11.8:1 | 77% (163) |
| 2023-24 | 234 | 19.4 | 12.1:1 | 74% (174) |
| 2022-23 | 292 | 16 | 18.3:1 | 74% (215) |
| 2020-21 | 232 | 17 | 13.7:1 | 69% (159) |
| 2017-18 | 280 | 17.9 | 15.6:1 | 53% (148) |
| 2015-16 | 296 | 22 | 13.4:1 | 78% (230) |
| 2010-11 | 266 | 19 | 14.0:1 | 71% (188) |
| 2000-01 | 326 | 22 | 14.8:1 | 60% (196) |
| 1990-91 | 338 | 25 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Grayson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (280 to 212); teachers unchanged (17.9 to 18).
About Grayson Elementary School
Grayson Elementary School is the name of a low-enrollment elementary school in Grayson, Louisiana. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 212 students in kindergarten through 1. Against the 453-student average for elementary schools in Louisiana, enrollment here is 53% lower.
Enrollment across the 5 schools in Caldwell Parish totals 1,310 students.
At Grayson Elementary School, White students make up 80% of the student body. Other students are 12% Black, 4% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at Grayson Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 34%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 11.8:1, with 18 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 14.0:1 average for elementary schools in Louisiana is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Grayson Elementary School is 77%.
Federal survey data for Caldwell Parish show that median household income is about $47,028, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 11% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 22%. A total of 5 public schools operate in Caldwell Parish, serving about 1,310 students.
The next-closest public school is Caldwell Parish Junior High School, about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Grayson Elementary School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Grayson Elementary School saw enrollment fall 9% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 13.7:1 in 2020-21 and 11.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Caldwell Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,500
Census ACS
Median income
$47,028
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
11%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,310 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Caldwell Parish
- Caldwell Parish High SchoolHigh · 398 students
- Caldwell Parish Junior High SchoolMiddle · 294 students
- Union Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 215 students
- Columbia Elementary SchoolElementary · 191 students
Other Grayson Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Grayson Elementary. Grayson Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Grayson Elementary SchoolGrayson, GA · 1,095 students
- Grayson ElementaryWATERFORD, MI · 437 students
- Grayson ElementaryWestley, CA · 266 students
Nearby schools
- Caldwell Parish Junior High School1.0 mi · 294
- Caldwell Parish High School1.1 mi · 398
- Union Central Elementary School2.6 mi · 215
- Columbia Elementary School4.3 mi · 191
- Olla-Standard Elementary School12.0 mi · 398
- LaSalle High School13.1 mi · 196
Frequently asked questions
About Grayson Elementary SchoolHow large is Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School enrolls approximately 212 students in grades KG-01.
What grades does Grayson Elementary School serve?
Grayson Elementary School serves grades KG-01.
How many students per teacher at Grayson Elementary School?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at Grayson Elementary School.
How diverse is Grayson Elementary School?
Grayson Elementary School reports a student body of 80% White, 3% Hispanic, 12% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Grayson Elementary School in?
Grayson Elementary School is part of Caldwell Parish.
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