Amite Elementary Magnet School

301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amite Elementary Magnet 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amite Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Amite Elementary Magnet School's student population of 433 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Amite Elementary Magnet 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 Amite Elementary Magnet School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#802 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Amite Elementary Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Amite Elementary Magnet School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Amite Elementary Magnet School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Amite Elementary Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amite Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amite Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Amite Elementary Magnet School is ranked #802 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Amite Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Amite Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roseland Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Amite Elementary Magnet School?
433 students attend Amite Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Amite Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amite Elementary Magnet School?
Amite Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amite Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Amite Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Amite Elementary Magnet School part of?
Amite Elementary Magnet School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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