Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 70532 (Elton, LA) serve a combined 466 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.
Elton Elementary School is the standout performer in the area, consistently earning a 3-star rating and exceeding state averages in key subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, 70% of its students scored proficient in Mathematics (vs. 62% statewide), and its 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 84% is notably high. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5%, less than half the district average of 24.8%, indicating strong student engagement. In contrast, Elton High School faces challenges with a 28.3% chronic absenteeism rate, yet it shows significant improvement, jumping from a 1-star rating (27th percentile) in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating (44th percentile) in 2025-2026. The high school excels in specific subjects, with Biology (63%) and English II (69%) proficiency rates surpassing state averages, and it maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.7%.
Both schools serve a student body where over half qualify for free or reduced lunch, and they maintain favorable student-teacher ratios (14.2:1 at the high school and 12.8:1 at the elementary school). The data reveals a clear link between attendance and performance: Elton Elementary’s low absenteeism correlates with its strong academic results, while Elton High School’s higher absentee rate aligns with struggles in core subjects like English Language Arts (61%) and Social Studies (49%). However, the high school’s upward ranking trajectory and pockets of excellence suggest effective turnaround strategies are underway, making it a school to watch for continued improvement.
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