Eastern La Mental System
Eastern La Mental System serves 8 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Eastern La Mental System ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Eastern La Mental System's student population of 8 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 8 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 2 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern La Mental System is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 63% | 43% |
| White | 25% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Special School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Eastern La Mental System is East Feliciana High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jackson Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson East Feliciana High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-12 | 326 students10
2.5 miles
3501 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5931 2.5 8-12 326 - Jackson Jackson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 242 students10
2.5 miles
3505 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933 2.5 PK-5 242 - Jackson Dixon Correctional Institute Special Education School Grades: 10-12 | 2 students
2.6 miles
5568 Hwy. 68
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-1200 2.6 10-12 2 - Saint Francisville Bains Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 2-5 | 624 students10
9.3 miles
9792 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-3272 9.3 2-5 624 - Saint Francisville Bains Lower Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 451 students
9.3 miles
9794 Bains Road
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
(225) 635-4696 9.3 PK-1 451
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