Excellent
#210 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 16% in state
Alton Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Slidell, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
38276 North 5th Avenue, Slidell, LA 70460
- Math 36% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alton Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Slidell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,413
Median home value
$184,400
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Little Pearl Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 1–5 | 1.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Bonne Ecole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 737 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #15 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alton Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alton Elementary School
Alton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alton Elementary School
What grades does Alton Elementary School serve?
Alton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alton Elementary School?
Alton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alton Elementary School rank in LA?
Alton Elementary School ranks #210 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Alton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alton Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Alton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Alton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alton Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Alton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (985) 863-5353
- Area population (ZIP 70460)
- 21,880
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70460; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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