Freshwater Elementary School

1025 Cockerham Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freshwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Freshwater Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Freshwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freshwater Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#159 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
34%
65-69%
42%
45-49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
19%
42%
White
54%
41%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freshwater Elementary School's ranking?
Freshwater Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Freshwater Elementary School often compared to?
Freshwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Freshwater Elementary School?
370 students attend Freshwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Freshwater Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freshwater Elementary School?
Freshwater Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freshwater Elementary School offer ?
Freshwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freshwater Elementary School part of?
Freshwater Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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