Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Start 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Start Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
Start Small, Dream Big: Owls Soaring Toward Excellence
School Rankings
Start 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 Start Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
22%
42%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Richland Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Start Elementary School's ranking?
Start Elementary School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Start Elementary School often compared to?
Start Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rayville Elementary School, Mangham 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Start Elementary School?
332 students attend Start Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Start Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Start Elementary School?
Start Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Start Elementary School offer ?
Start Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Start Elementary School part of?
Start Elementary School is part of Richland Parish School District.
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