Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#22 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
29%
42%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Phoenix Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Phoenix Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peabody Montessori Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?
314 students attend Phoenix Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phoenix Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Magnet Elementary School part of?
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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