Tallulah Charter School (Closed 2023)

1206 North Cedar Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Tallulah Charter 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 was 21% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(17-18)
21%
64%
(17-18)
40%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
42%
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tallulah Charter School District
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Tallulah Charter School?
440 students attend Tallulah Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tallulah Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tallulah Charter School?
Tallulah Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tallulah Charter School offer ?
Tallulah Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Tallulah Charter School part of?
Tallulah Charter School is part of Tallulah Charter School District.

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