Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Green T. Lindon Elementary School's student population of 690 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Green T. Lindon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green T. Lindon Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#60 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Green T. Lindon Elementary School's ranking?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Green T. Lindon Elementary School often compared to?
Green T. Lindon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
690 students attend Green T. Lindon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Green T. Lindon Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green T. Lindon Elementary School?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green T. Lindon Elementary School offer ?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green T. Lindon Elementary School part of?
Green T. Lindon Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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