Vinton Elementary School
Vinton Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vinton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Vinton Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vinton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vinton Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #653 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 43% |
| White | 74% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vinton Elementary School is Vinton High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Vinton Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinton Vinton Middle School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 231 students10
0.2 miles
900 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4720 0.2 6-8 231 - Vinton Vinton High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 271 students10
0.8 miles
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4400 0.8 9-12 271 - Starks Starks High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 336 students10
9.8 miles
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820 9.8 PK-12 336 - Orange Lit Cypr-mrceville High School Math: 30% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student10
10.5 miles
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821 10.5 9-12 1,009 - Orange M B North E C Lrn Center Grades: PK | 269 students
10.9 miles
801 Cordrey
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434 10.9 PK 269
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