The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Lagrange Elementary School
LaGrange Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Franklin, the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school operates within the St. Mary Parish system, and no recent district-level changes were publicly reported at the time of this profile.
The student body is small for an elementary school spanning those grades. A very large share of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. The racial composition is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students, and a very small number of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials.
On Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s proficiency rates across tested subjects are low. In math and English language arts, fewer than one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In science and social studies, the rates are even lower. These results place the school’s overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile relative to the two school districts in St. Mary Parish. Because the county contains only two districts, “bottom quartile” here means the weaker of the two; a parent may want to look into this further with the school or district to understand the specific academic supports in place.
Only a single year of assessment data was available, so no performance trend can be drawn. The school’s participation rate on the tests was complete, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in tested grades.
Franklin sits on Bayou Teche and has a historic downtown with a National Register Historic District. The city’s population has seen modest decline in recent years. Housing values in the area are well below both the state and national medians, and the local economy is tied to parish government, agriculture, and timber. The school appears to be located within or near the city rather than on a separated suburban campus.
For families considering LaGrange Elementary, the school offers a small setting in a quiet, small-town environment with a historic character. The academic results indicate a need for strong support, and the high share of students from low-income households suggests the school serves a community with significant economic need. Without additional data on class sizes, staffing, or programs, families may wish to contact the school directly to learn about its approach to instruction, intervention, and enrichment for elementary students.
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