Calhoun Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
4%
41%
White
91%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Calhoun Elementary School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary School?
495 students attend Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Calhoun Elementary School part of?
Calhoun Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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