Calhoun Elementary School

237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Calhoun Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
89%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calhoun Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calhoun Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
483 students attend Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Calhoun Elementary School part of?
Calhoun Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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