Fenton Elementary School

509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fenton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Fenton Elementary School serves the northwest part of Fenton, LA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 150.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Fenton Elementary School's student population of 73 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

Fenton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fenton Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#304 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
30-39%
34%
60-69%
42%
30-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
26%
42%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.64
(22-23)
34.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 #304 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fenton Elementary School often compared to?
Fenton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinder Middle School, Lacassine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
73 students attend Fenton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fenton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fenton Elementary School?
Fenton Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fenton Elementary School offer ?
Fenton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Fenton Elementary School serves the northwest part of Fenton, LA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 150.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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