Serving 431 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amite Elementary Magnet School serves the northern part of Amite, LA, covering an area of approximately 53.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amite Elementary Magnet School's student population of 431 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amite Elementary Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Blue, and White
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 #985 out of 1,244 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
431 students attend Amite Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Amite Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amite Elementary Magnet School?
Amite Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amite Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Amite Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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