Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten, Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
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Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
140 students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School part of?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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