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#804 of 1,288 schools in LA
Tensas Elementary School
Elementary School · Tensas Parish · St. Joseph, LA
A Tensas Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Rt. 2 Box 306, St. Joseph, LA 71366
- Math 32% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tensas Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tensas 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,806
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tensas Parish
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tensas Elementary School is listed in Tensas Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tensas Elementary School
Tensas Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, LA, part of Tensas Parish, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tensas Elementary School
What grades does Tensas Elementary School serve?
Tensas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tensas Elementary School?
Tensas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tensas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tensas Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tensas Elementary School rank in LA?
Tensas Elementary School ranks #804 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Tensas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tensas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Tensas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tensas Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tensas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tensas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tensas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tensas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tensas Elementary School?
89.1% of students at Tensas 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tensas Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (318) 766-3346
- Area population (ZIP 71366)
- 1,454
- Area median age
- 47
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 71366; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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