Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, J. A. Phillips Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Attendance Zone: J. A. Phillips Middle School serves the southeast part of Minden, LA, covering an area of approximately 228.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest point being 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. A. Phillips Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Good behavior every day, that’s the JA Phillips’ way. I will be safe. I will be kind. I will do my best.
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. A. Phillips Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
68%
42%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
429 students attend J. A. Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J. A. Phillips Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. A. Phillips Elementary School offer ?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. A. Phillips Elementary School part of?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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