Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeshore 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeshore School's student population of 563 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore School is 0.53, 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
#1012 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
63%
41%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeshore School's ranking?
Lakeshore School is ranked #1012 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lakeshore School often compared to?
Lakeshore Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swartz Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lakeshore School?
563 students attend Lakeshore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakeshore School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeshore School offer ?
Lakeshore School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeshore School part of?
Lakeshore School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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