Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dalton Elementary School A Redesign 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School's student population of 189 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing Quality Education For Every Child.
School Rankings
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign 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 Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School is 0.04, 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
#1148 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
42%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School is ranked #1148 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School?
189 students attend Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School?
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School part of?
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School is part of Dalton Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School located?
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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