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What tradition at Lockport Lower Elementary School should never be changed?
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Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 350 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAFOURCHE PARISH·NCES 220090000713
Lockport Lower Elementary School
1421 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374 · (985) 532-2846 · Lafourche Parish
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL429 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
15.1:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
240 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 70%
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 91 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 133 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 104 | 24% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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
Schools most like Lockport Lower Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport Lower Elementary School this school | 429 | 55.9% | N/A |
| Lockport Upper Elementary School Lockport | 374 | 52.9% | 61.8% |
| Branch Elementary School Branch | 374 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| LeBleu Settlement Elementary School Lake Charles | 386 | 53.6% | 66.8% |
| Cypress Cove Elementary School Sulphur | 399 | 60.2% | 47.0% |
| Central Elementary School Dubberly | 427 | 54.3% | 36.2% |
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 Lockport Lower Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In Lafourche Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 429 | #348 of 714 | #5 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #491 of 655 | #12 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.4% | #444 of 655 | #15 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.9% | #571 of 705 | #15 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.5% | #375 of 436 | #14 of 15 |
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
429
-24 (-5%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 387
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 18.9:1
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 | 429 | 28.4 | 15.1:1 | 56% (240) |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 28.4 | 16.3:1 | 59% (273) |
| 2022-23 | 460 | 24.8 | 18.5:1 | 53% (245) |
| 2020-21 | 453 | 24 | 18.9:1 | 43% (195) |
| 2017-18 | 449 | 23.9 | 18.8:1 | 52% (234) |
| 2015-16 | 466 | 31 | 15.0:1 | 60% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 29 | 14.7:1 | 62% (263) |
| 2000-01 | 374 | 30 | 12.5:1 | 51% (191) |
| 1990-91 | 387 | 22 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lockport Lower Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (449 to 429); teachers up 19% (23.9 to 28.4).
About Lockport Lower Elementary School
Lockport Lower Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in Lockport, Louisiana. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 429 students.
A total of 30 schools make up Lafourche Parish, with 13,326 students enrolled.
Lockport Lower Elementary School's enrollment is 78% White. Next come 7% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 6% multiracial. The White share in Lafourche Parish as a whole is similar, at about 75%. By the diversity index, Lockport Lower Elementary School comes in at 38%.
Dividing enrollment by its 28.4 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 15.1:1. Among elementary schools in Louisiana, the typical ratio is 14.0:1. Eligible students account for 56% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Census estimates describe Lafourche Parish this way: median household income is about $63,135, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 32 public schools in Lafourche Parish, with a combined enrollment of about 13,426.
Nearby, Lockport Middle School is about 0.2 miles away. Lockport Lower Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies Lockport Lower Elementary School's location as Suburb: Mid-size.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Lockport Lower Elementary School went from 453 students to 429. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 18.9:1 to 15.1:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Lockport Lower Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lafourche Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
96,252
Census ACS
Median income
$63,135
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
13,426 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lafourche Parish
- Central Lafourche High SchoolHigh · 1,307 students
- Thibodaux High SchoolHigh · 1,306 students
- South Lafourche High SchoolHigh · 990 students
- Thibodaux Middle SchoolMiddle · 592 students
- Thibodaux Elementary SchoolElementary · 575 students
- Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolElementary · 499 students
Other schools in Lockport
- Lockport Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 374 students
- Lockport Middle SchoolMiddle · 331 students
Nearby schools
- Lockport Middle School0.2 mi · 331
- Lockport Upper Elementary School0.3 mi · 374
- Central Lafourche High School4.0 mi · 1,307
- Bourg Elementary School7.3 mi · 328
- Raceland Upper Elementary School7.9 mi · 302
- Raceland Lower Elementary School7.9 mi · 330
Frequently asked questions
About Lockport Lower Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Lockport Lower Elementary School?
Lockport Lower Elementary School enrolls approximately 429 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Lockport Lower Elementary School serve?
Lockport Lower Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Lower Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lockport Lower Elementary School is approximately 15.1:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lockport Lower Elementary School?
At Lockport Lower Elementary School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Lockport Lower Elementary School in?
Lockport Lower Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.