Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lasalle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lasalle Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Lasalle 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 Lasalle 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
#732 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 Lasalle Elementary School's ranking?
Lasalle Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lasalle Elementary School often compared to?
Lasalle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, Westminster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lasalle Elementary School?
420 students attend Lasalle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lasalle Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lasalle Elementary School offer ?
Lasalle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lasalle Elementary School part of?
Lasalle Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Lasalle Elementary School located?
Lasalle Elementary School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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