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Iota Elementary School

470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543

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Top 20%

Tel: (337) 779-2581

www.acadia.k12.la.us

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Iota Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Iota Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Iota Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

616 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Iota Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Iota Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (LA)

Overall Testing Rank

#196 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Iota Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

29%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iota 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iota 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Iota Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

42%

White

90%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Iota Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Iota Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Iota Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iota Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Acadia Parish School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iota Elementary School's ranking?

Iota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

How many students attend Iota Elementary School?

616 students attend Iota Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Iota Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Iota Elementary School?

Iota Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does Iota Elementary School offer ?

Iota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Iota Elementary School part of?

Iota Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 616 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education