Grand Coteau Elementary School

Summary:

Grand Coteau Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the St. Landry Parish school district, with a student population of 273 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Grand Coteau Elementary consistently outperforms the St. Landry Parish and Louisiana state averages in LEAP proficiency rates for both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 72% in Mathematics and 66% in ELA, compared to 51% and 66% for the district, and 59% and 69% for the state, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where 72% of students were proficient in both Mathematics and ELA, compared to 54% and 64% for the district, and 62% and 66% for the state. While the school performs well across different student subgroups, its performance for White students and students with disabilities has been relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 25% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Grand Coteau Elementary outperforms the nearby Grolee Elementary and Northeast Elementary schools in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency rates across all grades. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Leonville Elementary and Ossun Elementary schools, which are located in the neighboring Lafayette Parish district. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Grand Coteau Elementary, the school's strong overall performance suggests that it is effectively addressing the needs of its low-income population and providing a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 238 Church Street
       Grand Coteau, LA  70541


(337) 662-5421

District: St. Landry Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,576 Help


Students who attend Grand Coteau Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arnaudville Middle School
High:    Beau Chene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.2%
White:
42.8%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Compare Details Grand Coteau Elementary School ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 7th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.2%), White (42.8%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Coteau Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 7th best among 15 elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Coteau Elementary School is $13,576, which is the 8th highest among 15 elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Coteau Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Coteau Elementary School 289th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Grand Coteau Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Landry Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Landry Parish 47th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Coteau Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.70 264th 725 63.6%
2008 60.98 324th 743 56.4%
2009 62.70 318th 738 56.9%
2010 81.10 118th 736 84.0%
2011 66.73 290th 766 62.1%
2012 50.75 412th 764 46.1%
2013 45.17 452nd 772 41.5%
2014 31.09 585th 777 24.7%
2015 54.79 386th 792 51.3%
2016 34.98 533rd 742 28.2%
2017 54.40 386th 739 47.8%
2018 43.53 397th 728 45.5%
2019 41.48 460th 731 37.1%
2021 25.87 538th 729 26.2%
2022 23.35 577th 727 20.6%
2023 43.39 439th 730 39.9%
2024 60.02 289th 675 57.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.81 174th 333 47.7%
2021 30.05 223rd 306 27.1%
2022 27.71 236th 307 23.1%
2023 30.24 220th 296 25.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 453rd 682 33.6%
2019 43.97 429th 697 38.5%
2021 31.23 512th 719 28.8%
2022 25.45 572nd 724 21.0%
2023 49.69 381st 723 47.3%
2024 57.97 298th 674 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.21 536th 684 21.6%
2021 22.27 567th 705 19.6%
2022 26.47 553rd 701 21.1%
2023 57.59 317th 705 55.0%
2024 48.56 357th 635 43.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 206th 281 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.36 413th 696 40.7%
2021 30.87 492nd 704 30.1%
2022 26.07 543rd 712 23.7%
2023 28.70 528th 713 25.9%
2024 76.35 149th 651 77.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 385th 547 29.6%
2019 45.94 319th 559 42.9%
2021 20.14 494th 564 12.4%
2022 25.75 451st 562 19.8%
2023 49.07 282nd 570 50.5%
2024 70.65 131st 509 74.3%
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Rank History for White students at Grand Coteau Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.73 428th 516 17.1%
2019 24.19 448th 517 13.3%
2021 14.08 482nd 522 7.7%
2022 9.88 495th 517 4.3%
2023 29.50 416th 518 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grand Coteau Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 271 271
1990 85 154 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1991 84 165 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 99 185 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 93 180 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 86 193 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 86 168 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 86 168 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 72 177 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 63 178 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 58 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 66 181 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 66 176 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 64 155 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 64 155 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 60 142 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 71 167 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 90 201 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 96 198 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 82 186 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 89 170 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 205 149 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2011 188 169 1 2 0 0 2 0 362
2012 193 164 1 3 0 0 7 0 368
2013 177 145 1 6 1 0 5 0 335
2014 184 150 1 4 0 0 3 0 342
2015 183 139 1 6 0 0 5 0 334
2016 170 134 0 3 0 0 8 0 315
2017 167 125 0 6 0 0 7 0 305
2018 173 133 1 5 0 0 1 0 313
2019 158 139 1 4 0 0 6 0 308
2020 158 140 0 8 0 0 4 0 310
2021 156 138 0 8 0 0 6 0 308
2022 141 129 0 9 0 0 8 0 287
2023 135 126 0 6 0 0 6 0 273
2024 113 130 0 16 0 0 5 0 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Coteau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 271 15.0 18.0 71.6
1990 241 17.0 14.1 78.8
1991 251 18.0 13.9 78.9
1992 287 19.0 15.1 83.6
1993 275 21.0 13.1 81.5
1994 281 22.0 12.8 81.5
1995 255 18.0 14.2 73.7
1996 255 18.0 14.2 73.7
1997 250 17.0 14.7 75.2
1998 242 15.0 16.1 75.2
1999 230 17.0 13.5 83
2000 247 16.9 14.6 87
2001 247 18.0 13.7 85
2002 220 15.0 14.7 85.5
2003 220 15.0 14.7 85.5
2004 203 18.7 10.9 87.2
2005 239 18.2 13.1 84.5
2006 295 20.0 14.8 62.4
2007 299 20.0 15.0 84.9
2008 270 19.5 13.8 86.3
2009 261 20.5 12.7 82.4
2010 356 27.0 13.1 72.5
2011 362 22.0 16.4 85.1
2012 368 20.0 18.4 82.3
2013 335 19.0 17.6 83
2014 342 20.0 17.1 85.7
2015 334 19.0 17.5 76.9
2016 315 19.0 16.5 52.4
2017 305 19.0 16.0 78
2018 313 19.0 16.4 55
2019 308 19.0 16.2 63
2020 310 19.0 16.3 68.1
2021 308 17.0 18.1 50.6
2022 287 16.0 17.9 63.1
2023 273 18.2 14.9 65.9
2024 264 21.5 12.2 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Coteau Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 271 15.0 18.0 71.6
1990 241 17.0 14.1 78.8
1991 251 18.0 13.9 78.9
1992 287 19.0 15.1 83.6
1993 275 21.0 13.1 81.5
1994 281 22.0 12.8 81.5
1995 255 18.0 14.2 73.7
1996 255 18.0 14.2 73.7
1997 250 17.0 14.7 75.2
1998 242 15.0 16.1 75.2
1999 230 17.0 13.5 83
2000 247 16.9 14.6 87
2001 247 18.0 13.7 85
2002 220 15.0 14.7 85.5
2003 220 15.0 14.7 85.5
2004 203 18.7 10.9 87.2
2005 239 18.2 13.1 84.5
2006 295 20.0 14.8 62.4
2007 299 20.0 15.0 84.9
2008 270 19.5 13.8 86.3
2009 261 20.5 12.7 82.4
2010 356 27.0 13.1 72.5
2011 362 22.0 16.4 85.1
2012 368 20.0 18.4 82.3
2013 335 19.0 17.6 83
2014 342 20.0 17.1 85.7
2015 334 19.0 17.5 76.9
2016 315 19.0 16.5 52.4
2017 305 19.0 16.0 78
2018 313 19.0 16.4 55
2019 308 19.0 16.2 63
2020 310 19.0 16.3 68.1
2021 308 17.0 18.1 50.6
2022 287 16.0 17.9 63.1
2023 273 18.2 14.9 65.9
2024 264 21.5 12.2 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Coteau Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,571
2018 $11,345
2019 $12,140
2020 $11,815
2021 $12,623
2022 $13,576

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Coteau Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 730 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Coteau Elementary School)6961
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)7066
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Coteau Elementary School)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6962
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Grand Coteau Elementary School)4440
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Coteau Elementary School)6664
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)6461
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Coteau Elementary School)7060
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)7063
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Grand Coteau Elementary School)3944
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4244
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308273
 11.4%
African American139126
 9.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White158135
 14.6%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%65.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Grand Coteau Elementary School are 49% African American, 43% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Grand Coteau Elementary School.

Grand Coteau Elementary School ranks 289th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Grand Coteau Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arnaudville Middle School
High : Beau Chene High School


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