Calhoun Elementary School

237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Calhoun Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Calhoun Elementary School serves the west part of Calhoun, LA, covering an area of approximately 123.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Calhoun Elementary School community is to ensure all children strive to achieve high academic goals, become users of technology, care for others and become a responsible citizen.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
93%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Calhoun Elementary School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary School?
420 students attend Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun Elementary School part of?
Calhoun Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Calhoun Elementary School serves the west part of Calhoun, LA, covering an area of approximately 123.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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