National Blue Ribbon Schools located in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Ouachita, Rapides, and St. Tammany parishes
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The U.S. Department of Education today announced seven Louisiana schools have been named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The winning Louisiana schools are located in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Ouachita, Rapides, and St. Tammany parishes. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
“Being named a National Blue Ribbon School is a remarkable achievement that exemplifies a commitment to academic achievement,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “I applaud the students, educators, and families of these schools for setting a high bar of excellence.”
The Louisiana schools named as National Blue Ribbon schools are:
- Baton Rouge– Mayfair Laboratory School, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
- Baton Rouge– Saint Aloysius School, Diocese of Baton Rouge
- Delcambre– Delcambre Elementary School, Iberia Parish School District
- Lake Charles– T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, Calcasieu Parish Schools
- Mandeville– Woodlake Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
- Sterlington– Sterlington Elementary School, Ouachita Parish Schools
- Woodworth– Caroline Dorman Junior High School, Rapides Parish Schools
While awardees represent a wide array of schools, they share common traits. National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds. Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.
A National Blue Ribbon School award flag displayed in a school’s entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized emblem of exceptional teaching and learning. These schools serve as models of effective and innovative practices for educators across the nation.
The Department recognizes all schools based on student performance data including assessment results, student subgroup performance, and graduation rates.