Fenton Elementary School

Summary:

Fenton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Fenton, Louisiana, with a student population of 105 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, which is ranked 30 out of 114 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Fenton Elementary has some unique characteristics compared to nearby schools. It has a higher percentage of white students (60%) and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.4, which is significantly lower than the surrounding Calcasieu Parish schools. However, the school also has a high percentage of students (79.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Fenton Elementary's academic performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the state in English Language Arts but underperforming in Mathematics and Social Studies. The school's ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 99 out of 772 Louisiana elementary schools in 2012-2013 to its current ranking of 524 out of 730 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Fenton Elementary stands out for its unique demographics and low student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance is generally lower than the higher-performing schools in the area, such as Moss Bluff Elementary and LeBleu Settlement Elementary. The school may need to focus on improving its math and social studies instruction, particularly for its economically disadvantaged students, to better serve its community and reverse the decline in its statewide ranking.


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Public PK, KG-8

 509 First Street
       Fenton, LA  70640


(337) 756-2326

District: Jefferson Davis Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,163 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
African American:
26.7%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Compare Details Fenton Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fenton Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fenton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (60%), African American (26.7%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fenton Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fenton Elementary School is $22,163, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fenton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson Davis Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Davis Parish 39th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fenton Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.38 308th 725 57.5%
2008 57.83 346th 743 53.4%
2009 71.52 215th 738 70.9%
2010 69.16 251st 736 65.9%
2011 48.46 439th 766 42.7%
2012 84.11 85th 764 88.9%
2013 81.51 99th 772 87.2%
2014 69.70 242nd 777 68.9%
2015 66.50 278th 792 64.9%
2016 51.85 403rd 742 45.7%
2017 42.19 467th 739 36.8%
2018 36.60 450th 728 38.2%
2019 35.70 504th 731 31.1%
2021 67.62 241st 729 66.9%
2022 81.93 122nd 727 83.2%
2023 31.44 524th 730 28.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 424th 682 37.8%
2019 31.98 532nd 697 23.7%
2021 58.26 307th 719 57.3%
2022 84.16 77th 724 89.4%
2023 41.86 437th 723 39.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.30 211th 704 70.0%
2022 77.81 151st 712 78.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.67 495th 518 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fenton Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 89.93 20th 396 94.9%
2008 71.98 115th 413 72.2%
2009 74.60 98th 425 76.9%
2010 90.68 18th 408 95.6%
2011 54.76 215th 412 47.8%
2012 50.70 235th 442 46.8%
2013 89.90 21st 457 95.4%
2014 89.89 25th 470 94.7%
2015 66.78 155th 482 67.8%
2016 53.14 223rd 435 48.7%
2017 74.53 103rd 437 76.4%
2018 74.00 68th 411 83.5%
2019 51.27 234th 449 47.9%
2021 65.97 154th 459 66.4%
2022 79.06 81st 460 82.4%
2023 53.42 224th 465 51.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.90 165th 403 59.1%
2019 61.18 162nd 430 62.3%
2021 63.88 156th 455 65.7%
2023 41.86 263rd 459 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.19 29th 418 93.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fenton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.67 338th 352 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fenton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 195 195
1990 152 106 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 143 105 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 135 112 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1993 141 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 114 99 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 82 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1996 82 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1997 74 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 67 64 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1999 78 65 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 83 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2001 92 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 88 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2003 88 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2004 93 52 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 90 54 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 89 53 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2007 88 51 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 96 59 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2009 86 55 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 93 51 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2011 75 51 0 0 0 0 5 0 131
2012 76 53 0 0 0 0 9 0 138
2013 65 57 0 0 0 0 15 0 137
2014 67 47 0 1 1 0 10 0 126
2015 73 55 0 0 0 0 13 0 141
2016 70 62 0 1 1 0 14 0 148
2017 69 52 0 0 0 0 13 0 134
2018 57 50 0 0 0 0 13 0 120
2019 61 47 0 0 0 0 13 0 121
2020 61 39 0 1 0 0 11 0 112
2021 80 47 0 2 0 0 11 0 140
2022 58 35 0 1 1 0 9 0 104
2023 63 28 0 2 2 0 10 0 105

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fenton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 195 15.0 13.0 69.2
1990 262 23.0 11.3 39.7
1991 251 23.0 10.9 40.6
1992 249 23.0 10.8 44.6
1993 254 23.0 11.0 45.7
1994 214 21.0 10.2 49.5
1995 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1996 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1997 137 9.0 15.2 59.9
1998 131 8.0 16.4 48.9
1999 143 8.7 16.4 72
2000 137 9.0 15.2 69.3
2001 146 9.0 16.2 66.4
2002 146 11.0 13.3 69.9
2003 146 11.0 13.3 69.9
2004 148 10.0 14.8 69.6
2005 145 12.5 11.6 66.2
2006 143 11.8 12.1 62.2
2007 140 10.5 13.3 65.7
2008 157 11.5 13.7 66.2
2009 143 12.0 11.9 69.9
2010 146 11.8 12.3 69.9
2011 131 11.9 10.9 69.5
2012 138 10.0 13.8 66.7
2013 137 12.7 10.7 70.1
2014 126 10.8 11.6 68.3
2015 141 10.0 14.1 65.2
2016 148 12.0 12.3 77
2017 134 10.9 12.2 43.3
2018 120 10.0 11.9 74.2
2019 121 10.0 12.1 73.6
2020 112 10.3 10.8 76.8
2021 140 10.0 14.0 71.4
2022 104 11.0 9.4 50
2023 105 11.1 9.4 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fenton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 195 15.0 13.0 69.2
1990 262 23.0 11.3 39.7
1991 251 23.0 10.9 40.6
1992 249 23.0 10.8 44.6
1993 254 23.0 11.0 45.7
1994 214 21.0 10.2 49.5
1995 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1996 156 9.0 17.3 52.6
1997 137 9.0 15.2 59.9
1998 131 8.0 16.4 48.9
1999 143 8.7 16.4 72
2000 137 9.0 15.2 69.3
2001 146 9.0 16.2 66.4
2002 146 11.0 13.3 69.9
2003 146 11.0 13.3 69.9
2004 148 10.0 14.8 69.6
2005 145 12.5 11.6 66.2
2006 143 11.8 12.1 62.2
2007 140 10.5 13.3 65.7
2008 157 11.5 13.7 66.2
2009 143 12.0 11.9 69.9
2010 146 11.8 12.3 69.9
2011 131 11.9 10.9 69.5
2012 138 10.0 13.8 66.7
2013 137 12.7 10.7 70.1
2014 126 10.8 11.6 68.3
2015 141 10.0 14.1 65.2
2016 148 12.0 12.3 77
2017 134 10.9 12.2 43.3
2018 120 10.0 11.9 74.2
2019 121 10.0 12.1 73.6
2020 112 10.3 10.8 76.8
2021 140 10.0 14.0 71.4
2022 104 11.0 9.4 50
2023 105 11.1 9.4 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fenton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,839
2018 $14,090
2019 $15,112
2020 $17,069
2021 $16,030
2022 $22,163

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fenton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 504th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 524th of 730 Elementary schools
 2.8%
Ranks 234th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 465 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Fenton Elementary School)4671
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fenton Elementary School)5493
 39%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7275
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fenton Elementary School)4064
 24%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)5556
 1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5447
 7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fenton Elementary School)5940
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)6966
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fenton Elementary School)5053
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7068
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Fenton Elementary School)3341
 8%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6148
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fenton Elementary School)4030
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)6461
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fenton Elementary School)9080
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7763
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Fenton Elementary School)4050
 10%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6457
 7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fenton Elementary School)9260
 32%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)5753
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fenton Elementary School)92100
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7359
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fenton Elementary School)6970
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6653
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students121105
 13.2%
African American4728
 40.4%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White6163
 3.3%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%79%
 5.5%


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Students at Fenton Elementary School are 60% White, 27% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Fenton Elementary School.


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