ELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, located in Elton, LA with about 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Elton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elton Elementary School, located at 614 Powell Road in Elton, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the primary grades, typically focusing on providing a supportive environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a localized campus, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and academic life, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to help every child succeed.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Elton Elementary generally prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its students, striving to cultivate a positive school culture. The faculty and staff work to implement district-wide curriculum standards while addressing the unique needs of their diverse student body. As a pillar of the Elton community, the school remains committed to preparing its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, fostering an atmosphere of curiosity, respect, and academic accountability.

For more information, contact Elton Elementary School at (337) 584-2892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

614 Powell Road
Elton, LA 70532
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ELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elton, LA with about 264 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
264
Teachers:
13.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 264 students

White
45.1%
Black or African American
22.0%
Two or more races
17.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.