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#207 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 16% in state

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School

Elementary School · Natchitoches Parish · Campti, LA

A Natchitoches Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

1439 Highway 71, Campti, LA 71411

  • Math 21% vs LA 35% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.5% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$15,838
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
35%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,198/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$41,595

Median home value

$114,000

Median rent

$600/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 in Natchitoches Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–2Not available731Compare →
M.r. Weaver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.93–4Not available378Compare →
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–8Not available226Compare →
N.s.u. Elementary Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–5Not available300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Natchitoches Parish

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 13
District spending per student
$15,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School is a public elementary school in Campti, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School

What grades does Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School serve?

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School?

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School rank in LA?

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School ranks #207 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High 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 Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School a charter school?

No, Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School?

87.1% of students at Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior 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 – 6th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Natchitoches Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 71411)
2,467
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
42.9
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 71411; 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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