Raceland Lower Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raceland Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Raceland Lower Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Raceland Lower Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
38%
41%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
How many students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School?
343 students attend Raceland Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Raceland Lower Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raceland Lower Elementary School?
Raceland Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raceland Lower Elementary School offer ?
Raceland Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raceland Lower Elementary School part of?
Raceland Lower Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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