Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Larose Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Larose Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Larose Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Larose Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
5%
41%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Larose Elementary School's ranking?
South Larose Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend South Larose Elementary School?
366 students attend South Larose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Larose Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Larose Elementary School?
South Larose Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Larose Elementary School offer ?
South Larose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Larose Elementary School part of?
South Larose Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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