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Red River Elementary School

1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Red River Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Red River 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 Red River Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#723 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
34%
28%
42%
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
55%
41%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Red River Elementary School's ranking?
Red River Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Red River Elementary School?
612 students attend Red River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Red River Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red River Elementary School?
Red River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red River Elementary School offer ?
Red River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red River Elementary School part of?
Red River Elementary School is part of Red River Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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