The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in English language arts. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Alexandria, Louisiana, as part of the Rapides Parish school system. It is a regular public school, not a charter. The school’s magnet designation is noted in its name, but the specific thematic focus of its magnet program is not detailed in the available information. The school is located on Lincoln Road on the south side of the city.
Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with Black students making up about a quarter of enrollment and smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or multiracial. Nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of household economic need that places this school in the middle range of economic diversity compared to other schools in the region. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported.
The school’s academic performance on Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments is a clear strength. Across the four tested subjects, proficiency rates are well above the state average for elementary grades, based on the state’s definition of proficiency as scoring at Levels 4 or 5 on the tests. English language arts is the standout subject, with a very high proportion of students meeting the bar. Math proficiency is also strong, though somewhat lower than ELA. Science and social studies show similarly solid results, with social studies nearly as high as ELA. All tested students participated, so the results reflect nearly the full grade cohort. These scores represent a single year’s snapshot, so there is no trend data yet to show whether performance is stable, improving, or declining.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, and course access were not available. A parent interested in these aspects of school climate would need to inquire directly with the school or district.
Alexandria is a mid-sized regional hub and the largest city in Rapides Parish. Its economy is anchored by healthcare, government, and manufacturing, and it serves as a retail and transportation center for a multi-parish area. The housing market around the school is relatively affordable by national standards. Home values in the area have seen a modest decline in the most recent year, and the combination of local incomes and home prices suggests that housing is accessible for many working families. The city’s population has been slowly declining in recent years, and development is steady but not rapid. Alexandria’s built environment is auto-oriented, and daily errands typically require a car.
The Rapides Parish district does not appear to have undergone any major changes recently that would be relevant to a parent evaluating Phoenix Magnet Elementary. The school is part of a parish-wide system with a range of other elementary options.
For families considering this school, the academic picture is strong, particularly in reading and writing. The school serves a diverse but mostly white student body, with a notable share of students from lower-income households. The lack of detail on special education services, English learner support, and discipline may be gaps worth exploring with the school directly. The setting is a stable, modestly sized central Louisiana city with affordable housing and a regional hub economy. This school fits families who prioritize strong measured academic outcomes in a conventional public elementary setting within a parish district that offers a magnet option.
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