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.
257
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elton High School
Demographic Student Count
White103
Hispanic22
Black66
Asian3
Two or More37
American Indian26
  • White
    103 (40.1 %)
  • Black
    66 (25.7 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (14.4 %)
  • American Indian
    26 (10.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (8.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elton High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 634
Grade 740
Grade 839
Grade 937
Grade 1034
Grade 1133
Grade 1240
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elton High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13151%
Male12649%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)