Summary:
The city of Elton, Louisiana is home to two public schools: Elton High School (grades 6-12) and Elton Elementary School (grades PK-5). While the elementary school has strong academic performance, the high school faces some challenges in comparison to the Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana state averages.
Elton High School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. However, the school's LEAP test proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages, except for 8th grade Mathematics and U.S. History. The high school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 148th and 243rd out of 321-333 Louisiana high schools, with a 1-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, Elton Elementary School has performed well on LEAP tests, with 81% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 70% proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades. The elementary school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 163rd to 370th out of 675-730 Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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