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Paulina Elementary School

PublicElementaryGrades PK–3

2756 Highway 44, Paulina, LA 70763 · (225) 258-4704 · Part of St. James Parish School District

Paulina’s School Grade A− better than 81% of Louisiana school districts

Directions
Students
657
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–3
The gist

What stands out about Paulina Elementary School

  • Its own letter, B+: better results than 65% of Louisiana’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 11.7% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Paulina kids: 2 schools

On the path

Where Paulina kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–3Paulina Elementary SchoolYou are here
7–122 schoolsDepends on your address

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency37%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 40.2%

Its own letter, B+, places these results among Louisiana’s 1,186 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

2756 Highway 44, Paulina

Students

Enrollment by grade
Pre-K108
Kindergarten134
Grade 1137
Grade 2148
Grade 3130
Enrollment over time
744’20
730’21
774’22
723’23
657’24

Down 11.7% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Black 56%White 42%Hispanic 1%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Paulina Elementary School from Paulina families.

Other schools in St. James Parish School District

The district →
Vacherie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Vacherie
B
364 students9:1
Gramercy Elementary School
Middle · Grades 4–6 · Gramercy
B−
403 students12:1
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Middle · Grades 4–6 · Vacherie
B−
269 students11:1
Lutcher High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Lutcher
B+
908 students13:1
St. James High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Vacherie
B−
593 students11:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Louisiana’s other public schools; Paulina’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.