The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Lasalle Elementary School
LaSalle Elementary School is a regular public school in Baton Rouge serving prekindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, one of the largest districts in Louisiana. The school is not a charter and operates as a neighborhood elementary school. Its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, and the student body is diverse: a majority of students are Black, a substantial share are Hispanic, and the remainder includes White, Asian, and other backgrounds. A large portion of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic need. Data on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was not available in the provided records.
Academically, LaSalle Elementary participates in Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through five. The school’s proficiency rates across tested subjects are below the midpoint when measured against other districts in East Baton Rouge Parish. In math, about a quarter of students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, roughly a third of students met that benchmark. Science and social studies proficiency rates are somewhat lower. These results represent a single year of testing, and no multi-year trend data is available to show improvement or decline. Families considering LaSalle may want to discuss with the school what academic supports and intervention programs are in place, particularly for students who are not yet reaching proficiency.
The school serves grades PK through five, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was provided. Course access and staffing details were also absent, so a full picture of class sizes, teacher experience, or program availability cannot be drawn from the available information.
LaSalle Elementary is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s state capital and a consolidated city-parish. Baton Rouge functions as a mix of government center, university town, and industrial hub. Louisiana State University and Southern University anchor the higher education landscape. Major employers include state government, petrochemical operations along the Mississippi River, healthcare systems, and the parish school district itself. The city is largely car-dependent, with walkable pockets near downtown and around LSU. The school is situated in a residential area of the city; housing values in the ZIP code are above the state average, as are rents, though the area remains more affordable than many parts of the country. Baton Rouge’s population has seen slight recent decline, while the broader metropolitan area has grown, and suburban development continues in the southern and eastern parts of the parish.
The district brief for East Baton Rouge Parish did not surface any recent policy changes, curriculum shifts, or major referendum outcomes that would directly affect families at LaSalle. Parents may want to stay in touch with district communications for any upcoming changes to school boundaries, programming, or resource allocation.
Overall, LaSalle Elementary offers a regular elementary program in a diverse, economically mixed setting. Its test results are on the lower end relative to other schools in the parish, which is a reality for many schools serving similar demographics. The school’s larger district context and the city of Baton Rouge bring both resources and challenges. A family considering LaSalle would benefit from visiting, talking to current parents, and asking about specific academic support efforts, enrichment activities, and how the school works with students who need additional help in reading or math. The absence of data on special education and English learner populations, as well as staffing, are gaps worth raising directly with the school to understand how all students are served.
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