Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grolee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grolee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grolee Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Grolee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grolee Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1093 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
5%
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
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grolee Elementary School's ranking?
Grolee Elementary School is ranked #1093 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Grolee Elementary School often compared to?
Grolee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Vista Elementary School, Lawtell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Grolee Elementary School?
453 students attend Grolee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grolee Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grolee Elementary School?
Grolee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grolee Elementary School offer ?
Grolee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grolee Elementary School part of?
Grolee Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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