Fenton Elementary School

509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fenton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fenton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Fenton Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Fenton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fenton Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#428 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
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Black
27%
41%
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White
60%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fenton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Fenton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fenton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fenton Elementary School's ranking?
Fenton Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fenton Elementary School?
105 students attend Fenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fenton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fenton Elementary School?
Fenton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fenton Elementary School offer ?
Fenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fenton Elementary School part of?
Fenton Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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