Serving 392 students in grades 4-5, C.m. Washington 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.m. Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
C.m. Washington Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1902
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
C.m. Washington 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 C.m. Washington Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#791 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
61%
42%
White
22%
41%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.m. Washington Elementary School's ranking?
C.m. Washington Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are C.m. Washington Elementary School often compared to?
C.m. Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chackbay Elementary School, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School, Thibodaux Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend C.m. Washington Elementary School?
392 students attend C.m. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of C.m. Washington Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.m. Washington Elementary School?
C.m. Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does C.m. Washington Elementary School offer ?
C.m. Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C.m. Washington Elementary School part of?
C.m. Washington Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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