Vinton Elementary School
Tel:
(337)217-4520
- Vinton Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Vinton Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vinton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vinton Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #628 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 15% | 44% |
| White | 74% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Vinton Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinton Vinton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 229 students
0.2 miles
900 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337)217-4720 0.2 6-8 229 - Vinton Vinton High School Grades: 8-12 | 278 students
0.8 miles
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337)217-4400 0.8 8-12 278 - Starks Starks High School Grades: PK-12 | 344 students
9.8 miles
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337)217-4820 9.8 PK-12 344 - Orange Lit Cypr-mrceville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1044 students
10.5 miles
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409)886-5821 10.5 9-12 1044 - 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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