Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Fork Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Fork Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Fork Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Fork Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
23%
42%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
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 is South Fork Elementary School's ranking?
South Fork Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are South Fork Elementary School often compared to?
South Fork Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School, Seventh Ward Elementary School, Juban Parc Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?
587 students attend South Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Fork Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Fork Elementary School offer ?
South Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Fork Elementary School part of?
South Fork Elementary School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Kind and committed staff,and a beautiful school .
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