Summary:
In zip code 70722, there is one elementary school, Clinton Elementary School, serving grades Pre-K through 6th in the East Feliciana Parish school district, an area with high economic need where 87.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Clinton Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA), where 69% of students are proficient, nearly matching the state average of 70%. The school also excels in 6th grade, with an 85% ELA proficiency rate—11 points above the state—and a 65% math proficiency rate that ties the state average. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 14.6%, well below the state average of 22.5%, indicating strong student engagement despite the high poverty rate. The school has shown a positive trajectory, improving from the 24th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 32nd percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026.
A key concern is the significant gap between ELA and math performance: only 44% of students are proficient in math compared to 62% statewide, and social studies proficiency is 37% versus 55% statewide. The 6th grade class is an outlier, being the only grade where math proficiency is competitive with the state, suggesting a cohort effect or effective instruction that could inform improvements in lower grades. Overall, Clinton Elementary School demonstrates resilience and a supportive environment, with a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, making it a solid choice for families seeking a school with strong ELA outcomes and a positive upward trend.
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