Summary:
The city of Fenton, Louisiana has only one public elementary school, Fenton Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Fenton Elementary stands out in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District for its exceptional 8th grade test scores, low student-teacher ratio, and diverse student population.
Fenton Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.4) among the 5 elementary schools in the district, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The school's 8th grade students significantly outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. However, the school's overall performance has fluctuated in recent years, going from a 4-star rating to a 1-star rating, indicating inconsistency in academic achievement.
Despite the school's academic strengths, Fenton Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 79.05% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of economic need among the student body is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with 60% white, 26.67% African American, 1.9% Hispanic, and 9.52% two or more races, is a positive attribute that can enrich the learning environment, but also requires the school to ensure it is meeting the needs of all students.
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