The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 27% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Krotz Springs Elementary School
Krotz Springs Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as a regular public school within the St. Landry Parish district. It is the only public school in the small rural town of Krotz Springs, a port and refinery community on the Atchafalaya River. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a small share of Black and Hispanic students and a modest number of multiracial students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a higher-poverty context for the region.
State testing results from the 2024-25 school year, drawn from Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through eight, show a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, a little over half of students scored at the proficient level or above, making that subject the school's strongest area. Math proficiency was lower, with about a third of students meeting the bar. Science and social studies were weaker still, with roughly a quarter of students scoring proficient or above in each. The social studies assessment had a cut-score change that year, so the results are not directly comparable to prior years. These are single-year figures, and a multi-year trend is not yet available, so the pattern should be considered a baseline rather than a trajectory.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available, and information on discipline, staffing, and chronic absenteeism was also missing. Families who want a fuller picture of student support and school climate may wish to ask the school directly, particularly about special education services and attendance patterns.
Krotz Springs itself is a compact, car-dependent town with a population that has declined modestly over the past several years. The local economy is anchored by the Port of Krotz Springs and refinery operations, and the highway corridor is lined with small businesses and the regionally known boudin shops. The town has limited retail and no traditional pedestrian downtown. Housing values in the area are low compared to state and national benchmarks, and monthly mortgage costs are well below the typical rent, which may make homeownership more attainable for local workers. The town sits roughly equidistant between Opelousas and Baton Rouge, but day-to-day services are sparse and car travel is a practical necessity.
Within the comparison set of districts in St. Landry Parish, the cohort of schools was too small to compute a meaningful academic comparison, so the narrative here relies on the available proficiency data and the school’s own characteristics. What this means for a family is a small, community-anchored elementary and middle school where English language arts results are a relative strength but math and science performance need attention. The school is the only option in town for its grade band, so families looking for alternatives would need to consider private or parochial schools in nearby communities or a commute to another St. Landry Parish school. The peer environment is largely homogeneous in terms of race and economic background, and the rural setting means limited exposure to the cultural and programmatic breadth found in larger or more diverse districts.
A parent considering Krotz Springs Elementary should weigh the convenience of a single local school against the academic challenges shown in the testing data and the absence of publicly available information on student support services and school climate. The school's small size and rural location may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting, but those who want strong math and science outcomes or a wide array of enrichment programs will likely need to look further afield or advocate for expanded offerings at the school.
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