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#318 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 25% in state

Elizabeth High School

School · Allen Parish · Elizabeth, LA

An Allen Parish school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.0. Box 580, Elizabeth, LA 70638

  • Math 41% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,694
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Elizabeth High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Elizabeth High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,125

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Allen Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available366Compare →
Reeves High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–12Not available297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Allen Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elizabeth High School is listed in Allen Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elizabeth High School

Elizabeth High School is a public school in Elizabeth, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth High School

What grades does Elizabeth High School serve?

Elizabeth High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Elizabeth High School?

Elizabeth High School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth High School rank in LA?

Elizabeth High School ranks #318 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Elizabeth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Elizabeth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elizabeth High School a charter school?

No, Elizabeth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth High School a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth High School?

57.8% of students at Elizabeth High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allen Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 70638)
615
Area median age
31.4
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 70638; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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