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Elementary· 21 schools in district

LaGrange Elementary School

2129 Chatsworth Road, Franklin, LA 70538St. Mary Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
229
Students
Total enrolled
$13,817
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 19% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 229 students in grades PK–05 in Franklin, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,817 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LaGrange Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Franklin, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 229 students. The district invests $13,817 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at LaGrange Elementary School

229
Total Students
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
88%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution138 male · 91 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility88%
National avg 52% · 202 students
Student Composition
12%
76%
Asian1%
White12%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black76%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220162001249

Academic Outcomes at LaGrange Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70538

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,817Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,817
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,080
Student Support$2,625
Administration$1,658
Operations$2,073
Other$1,382
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,817 spent per student, an estimated $6,121 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
42%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 88% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hattie A. Watts Elementary SchoolBerwick Elementary SchoolRaintree Elementary SchoolM.E. Norman Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Morgan City Junior High SchoolPatterson Junior High SchoolBerwick Junior High SchoolFranklin Junior High School
+1 more
↓
High School
Morgan City High SchoolBerwick High SchoolPatterson High SchoolWest St. Mary High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySt. Mary Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Mary Parish →
Phone: (337)828-1991
NCES ID: 220162001249
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Franklin seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Mary Parish
High
Morgan City High School
732 students · 09–12
● 45 opp55% FRL
Elem
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
609 students · PK–04
● 42 opp76% FRL
High
Berwick High School
514 students · 09–12
● 45 opp43% FRL
Other
Centerville High School
504 students · PK–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
Mid
Morgan City Junior High School
488 students · 06–08
● 45 opp56% FRL
Elem
Berwick Elementary School
484 students · PK–05
● 45 opp56% FRL
High
Patterson High School
452 students · 09–12
● 42 opp71% FRL
Mid
Patterson Junior High School
412 students · 05–08
● 42 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2129 Chatsworth Road, Franklin, LA 70538
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.