Serving 259 students in grades 6-12, Elton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Elton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elton High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Elton High School is ranked #820 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elton High School?
The graduation rate of Elton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Elton High School?
259 students attend Elton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elton High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elton High School?
Elton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elton High School offer ?
Elton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Elton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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