Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Upper Pointe Coupee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Pointe Coupee 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
61%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosenwald Elementary School, Rougon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School?
301 students attend Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School offer ?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School part of?
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School is part of Pointe Coupee Parish School District.
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