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George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School (Closed 2023)

800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(15-16)
25-29%
64%
(15-16)
25-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)
100%
44%
White
(15-16)
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School?
312 students attend George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School students are Black.
What grades does George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School offer ?
George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School part of?
George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.

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