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Tallulah Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison Parish · Tallulah, LA
A Madison Parish elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2021)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tallulah Elementary School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2018, to 5% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tallulah 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tallulah), 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
$37,344
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tallulah Elementary School is listed in Madison Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tallulah Elementary School
Tallulah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallulah, LA, part of Madison Parish, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tallulah Elementary School
What grades does Tallulah Elementary School serve?
Tallulah Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Tallulah Elementary School?
Tallulah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallulah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallulah Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tallulah Elementary School rank in LA?
Tallulah Elementary School ranks #1,006 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tallulah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tallulah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Tallulah Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tallulah Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tallulah Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tallulah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tallulah Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tallulah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tallulah Elementary School?
89.6% of students at Tallulah 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (318) 574-0732
- Area population (ZIP 71282)
- 8,998
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71282; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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