Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Tallulah Charter 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 21% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tallulah Charter School District
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Tallulah Charter School?
440 students attend Tallulah Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tallulah Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallulah Charter School?
Tallulah Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tallulah Charter School offer ?
Tallulah Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Tallulah Charter School part of?
Tallulah Charter School is part of Tallulah Charter School District.
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