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Lockport Upper Elementary School

201 School Street, Lockport, LA 70374Lafourche Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
356
Students
Total enrolled
$17,007
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 356 students in grades 03–05 in Lockport, Louisiana.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,007 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lockport Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Lockport, Louisiana, serving grades 03–05 with 356 students. The district invests $17,007 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lockport Upper Elementary School

356
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution200 male · 156 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 180 students
Student Composition
78%
9%
8%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220090000714

Academic Outcomes at Lockport Upper Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70374

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,007Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,007
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,483
Student Support$3,231
Administration$2,041
Operations$2,551
Other$1,701
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,007 spent per student, an estimated $7,534 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
42%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal programs
28.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,007/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thibodaux Elementary SchoolBayou Community Academy Charter SchoolBayou Blue Elementary SchoolLockport Lower Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Larose-Cut Off Middle SchoolWest Thibodaux Middle SchoolBayou Blue Middle SchoolLockport Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Thibodaux High SchoolCentral Lafourche High SchoolSouth Lafourche High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyLafourche Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLafourche Parish →
Phone: (985)532-3223
NCES ID: 220090000714
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lockport seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lafourche Parish
High
Thibodaux High School
1,454 students · 09–12
● 49 opp60% FRL
High
Central Lafourche High School
1,360 students · 09–12
61% FRL
High
South Lafourche High School
1,108 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
592 students · PK–01
● 49 opp77% FRL
Elem
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
515 students · PK–08
● 49 opp30% FRL
Elem
Bayou Blue Elementary School
511 students · PK–02
58% FRL
Other
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
494 students · KG–12
● 49 opp57% FRL
Mid
Larose-Cut Off Middle School
481 students · 06–08
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
201 School Street, Lockport, LA 70374
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.