Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fenton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Fenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Fenton Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Fenton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fenton Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
27%
41%
White
60%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Fenton Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fenton Elementary School?
105 students attend Fenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fenton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fenton Elementary School?
Fenton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fenton Elementary School offer ?
Fenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fenton Elementary School part of?
Fenton Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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