Serving 379 students in grades 4-5, C.m. Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C.m. Washington Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
C.m. Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.m. Washington Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#756 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.m. Washington Elementary School's ranking?
C.m. Washington Elementary School is ranked #756 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are C.m. Washington Elementary School often compared to?
C.m. Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chackbay Elementary School, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School, Thibodaux Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend C.m. Washington Elementary School?
379 students attend C.m. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of C.m. Washington Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.m. Washington Elementary School?
C.m. Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does C.m. Washington Elementary School offer ?
C.m. Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C.m. Washington Elementary School part of?
C.m. Washington Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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