How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fenton Elementary School | Welsh Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fenton, LA | Welsh, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 73 | 499 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.4% | 59.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fenton Elementary School | Welsh Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,893 | $16,893 |
| District | Jefferson Davis Parish | Jefferson Davis Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fenton Elementary School | Welsh Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 72.5% |
| African American | 26.0% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fenton Elementary School | Welsh Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 73:1 | 499:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.