Elementary Schools in Tensas Parish

There is only one elementary school located in Tensas Parish, Louisiana - Tensas Elementary School. This public school serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 178 students. Tensas Parish is ranked 84 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tensas Elementary School has a predominantly African American student population (81.46%), with smaller percentages of White (15.17%) and Hispanic (1.12%) students. The school performs better than the Tensas Parish and Louisiana averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 69% and 71% proficiency, respectively. However, the school's 5th-grade ELA performance, at 59% proficiency, is lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Tensas Elementary School has a high percentage of students (82.58%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.

While Tensas Elementary School is performing better than the district and state in many areas, there is still room for improvement, particularly in the 5th-grade ELA performance. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population could be a key focus area for the school and district to support student success. Overall, Tensas Elementary School is providing a relatively strong educational experience, but continued efforts to address the unique needs of its students will be crucial for ensuring their long-term academic success.