Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tallulah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Science Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tallulah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tallulah Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tallulah Elementary School is 0.14, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Tallulah Elementary School?
337 students attend Tallulah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tallulah Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallulah Elementary School?
Tallulah Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tallulah Elementary School offer ?
Tallulah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tallulah Elementary School part of?
Tallulah Elementary School is part of Madison Parish School District.
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