Summary
Elizabeth High School is a small, rural public school in Elizabeth, LA, serving 337 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Allen Parish school district. The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, the lowest among nearby schools like Fairview High School (10.7:1) and Glenmora High School (13.1:1), which allows for more personalized attention. Additionally, Elizabeth has maintained a perfect 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, a remarkable achievement compared to the state average of 3.1% and nearby Pitkin High School (2.7%).
Academically, the school excels in Mathematics, with 70% of students proficient, outperforming the state average of 62%. This strength is especially notable in middle school grades, such as 6th grade (88% proficiency) and 8th grade (80% proficiency), as well as in Algebra I (78%). However, Social Studies is a significant weakness, with only 46% of students proficient overall, and a stark gap in 5th grade where Math proficiency is 73% but Social Studies is just 27%. End-of-course exam results are inconsistent, with strong performances in English II (81%) and Algebra I (78%), but a low 43% in U.S. History. In comparison, in-district peer Fairview High School outperforms Elizabeth in nearly every subject, including Math (84% vs. 70%) and Social Studies (73% vs. 46%).
One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 21.7%, slightly below the state average of 22.5% but notably higher than Fairview High School (15.2%) and significantly higher than Glenmora High School (2.0%). This is puzzling given the school’s strong academic and behavioral metrics, and it suggests an opportunity to learn from Glenmora’s effective attendance strategies. The most recent graduation rate data is from 2019-2020 (90.0%), leaving a gap in current assessment. Overall, Elizabeth High School offers a supportive, low-ratio environment with strong math outcomes and a zero-dropout record, but it must address its Social Studies instruction and chronic absenteeism to fully realize its potential.
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