Elton High School
257 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Elton High School is a public secondary school located in Elton, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a smaller, rural school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing an educational environment that typically emphasizes close-knit relationships between faculty and the student body. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a standard high school curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities such as athletics and student organizations.
Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Elton area. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, Elton High aims to help students develop both the academic skills and the personal character necessary to navigate their future paths, whether those lead to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. As part of the broader Jefferson Davis Parish system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining the distinct cultural identity and small-town spirit characteristic of a Louisiana community.
Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Elton area. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, Elton High aims to help students develop both the academic skills and the personal character necessary to navigate their future paths, whether those lead to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. As part of the broader Jefferson Davis Parish system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining the distinct cultural identity and small-town spirit characteristic of a Louisiana community.
257
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 103 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 66 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 26 |
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White103 (40.1 %)
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Black66 (25.7 %)
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Two or More37 (14.4 %)
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American Indian26 (10.1 %)
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Hispanic22 (8.6 %)
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Asian3 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Phone: | (337)584-2991 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 257 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 128 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
34
Grade 7
40
Grade 8
39
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
34
Grade 11
33
Grade 12
40
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34 |
| Grade 7 | 40 |
| Grade 8 | 39 |
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 34 |
| Grade 11 | 33 |
| Grade 12 | 40 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 131 | 51% |
| Male | 126 | 49% |
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441 Students
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