Eaton Park Elementary School
Tel:
(337) 893-4978
Eaton Park Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Eaton Park Elementary School places 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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Eaton Park Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Eaton Park Elementary School is 0.57, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 54% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 54% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 62% | 43% |
| White | 21% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vermilion Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eaton Park Elementary School is Abbeville High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J.h. Williams Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Abbeville J.h. Williams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 544 students
1.3 miles
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943 1.3 6-8 544 - Abbeville James A. Herod Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 444 students
2.1 miles
120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258 2.1 3-5 444 - Abbeville Abbeville High School Grades: 9-12 | 659 students
2.6 miles
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874 2.6 9-12 659 - Abbeville Meaux Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
4.8 miles
12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901 4.8 PK-5 447 - Abbeville Leblanc Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
5.6 miles
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110 5.6 PK-5 693
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