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Grand Coteau Elementary School

238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grand Coteau Elementary 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Coteau Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Grand Coteau Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Learning Today, Succeeding Tomorrow

School Rankings

Grand Coteau Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Coteau Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#841 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
34%
20-24%
42%
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
49%
41%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Coteau Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Coteau Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Grand Coteau Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Coteau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Park Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Grand Coteau Elementary School?
264 students attend Grand Coteau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Grand Coteau Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Coteau Elementary School?
Grand Coteau Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Coteau Elementary School offer ?
Grand Coteau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Coteau Elementary School part of?
Grand Coteau Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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