Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten, Jessie D. Clifton 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
138 students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School part of?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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