Elton High School
Elton, LA · High School · Grades 6-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Elton High School is a high school located in Elton, Louisiana. The school serves 257 students in grades 6-12.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Elton High School performs at the state average for Louisiana. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elton High School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Elton High School has 257 students enrolled in grades 6-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
Yes, Elton High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +23, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Elton High School is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish in Elton, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.