Elton Elementary School

Elton Elementary School serves 249 students in grades PreK through 5th in the small community of Elton, Louisiana. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking #233 out of 1,290 schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Louisiana elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 57% achieving proficiency or above, while 47% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Elton Elementary draws from a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $42,179 and median home values average $89,000. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 2,541 residents, with 14% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 10.9%.

Located at 614 Powell Road, the school serves families in Jefferson Davis Parish's remote rural setting, providing elementary education in a small-town environment where students can receive individualized attention while building strong community connections.

Located in a rural area, Elton Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.