Serving 87 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Newellton Elementary 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
86%
41%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Newellton Elementary School?
87 students attend Newellton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newellton Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newellton Elementary School?
Newellton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newellton Elementary School offer ?
Newellton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Newellton Elementary School part of?
Newellton Elementary School is part of Tensas Parish School District.
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