Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tallulah 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Science Proficiency: ≤5%
- Attendance Zone: Tallulah Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Tallulah, LA, encompassing approximately 650.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 25.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tallulah Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Tallulah Elementary School is to work collaboratively to ensure that every scholar excels academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe, motivating, and positive environment.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tallulah Elementary School is 0.12, 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)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
94%
42%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Tallulah Elementary School?
295 students attend Tallulah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tallulah Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tallulah Elementary School?
Tallulah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tallulah Elementary School offer ?
Tallulah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallulah Elementary School part of?
Tallulah Elementary School is part of Madison Parish School District.
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