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#904 of 1,288 schools in LA
Based on limited data
North Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernon Parish · Fort Johnson, LA
A Vernon Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
4978 University Parkway, Fort Johnson, LA 71459
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,783
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
0.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Anacoco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
| Hicks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | 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.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Elementary School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Johnson, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 1,288 schools in LA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Elementary School
What grades does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elementary School rank in LA?
North Elementary School ranks #904 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary School?
41.4% of students at North 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (337) 537-5109
- Area population (ZIP 71459)
- 10,090
- Area median age
- 23.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 71459; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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