Newellton Elementary School
Newellton Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Newellton 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
Newellton Elementary School's student population of 87 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newellton Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
86%
43%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
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