The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lakeshore School
Lakeshore School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Monroe, Louisiana, part of the Ouachita Parish school system. It sits in a mid-sized city that functions as the parish seat and the economic and cultural center of northeastern Louisiana. Monroe mixes government offices, healthcare, retail, and residential neighborhoods, though its population has been declining for years, shaping a mature and slowly contracting local environment rather than one of rapid growth. The city is auto-oriented with a historic but limited public transit system, and its major employers include the school board itself, Lumen Technologies, hospitals, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Families considering Lakeshore School will find a modestly priced housing market: home values and rents in the area are below national averages, and the cost of living is relatively low.
Academically, Lakeshore School’s state assessment results place it below the midpoint among districts in Ouachita Parish in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments, the share of students scoring at proficient or above was modest in English language arts and lower in math, science, and social studies. The school’s participation rate on these tests was very high, so the results reflect nearly the entire tested student body. Only one year of assessment data was available, so there is no trend to examine yet. A parent may want to ask the school about its academic improvement plans and how it supports students who are not yet at the proficient level. Because Lakeshore School serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is diverse. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The largest racial group is Black, followed by White, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available, so families with children who have special education or language support needs should inquire directly with the school about services offered.
The school’s enrollment is fairly small for a PK-5 school, which can mean smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, though class size data were not provided in the available records. Lakeshore operates as a regular school with no charter or magnet designation, and its Title I status was not reported. The surrounding community offers a range of civic anchors—a zoo, wildlife refuge, museums, and a university—though these are not directly tied to the school’s daily operations.
For families weighing Lakeshore School, the central consideration is its academic performance relative to other elementary options in Ouachita Parish. The proficiency numbers are a clear area where a parent would want to understand how the school is working to raise achievement. The economic context of Monroe, with a declining population and a moderate housing market, suggests a stable but not growing setting. The school itself appears to serve a high-need population, and the lack of certain data points—on staffing, discipline, attendance, and special populations—means some important questions can only be answered by visiting the school or speaking with administrators. Lakeshore School offers a standard elementary program in a city that rewards a close look at the specific support structures in place.
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