Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
Tensas Charter School serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
2%
9%
School District Name
Tensas Charter School - Agency School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tensas Charter School?
33 students attend Tensas Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tensas Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tensas Charter School?
Tensas Charter School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tensas Charter School offer ?
Tensas Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tensas Charter School part of?
Tensas Charter School is part of Tensas Charter School - Agency School District.

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