Tunica Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
16%
41%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Tunica Elementary School?
110 students attend Tunica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tunica Elementary School students are White, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tunica Elementary School?
Tunica Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunica Elementary School offer ?
Tunica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tunica Elementary School part of?
Tunica Elementary School is part of West Feliciana Parish School District.
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