Fenton Elementary School

Jefferson Davis Parish
509 First Street
Fenton, LA 70640
73 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Fenton Elementary School is located in the small rural community of Fenton, Louisiana, serving as a primary educational anchor for families in Jefferson Davis Parish. As a small-town institution, the school typically focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where faculty can provide personalized attention to students in their foundational years. The school is part of the broader Jefferson Davis Parish School District, which emphasizes standard Louisiana state curriculum benchmarks while maintaining the values and community-oriented atmosphere common to rural parishes.

Because it is situated in a quiet, agricultural area, Fenton Elementary functions as a central hub for local engagement, often prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and community involvement. While specific extracurricular offerings may fluctuate based on district resources, the school is dedicated to preparing students for their transition into middle school by focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive, safe, and localized setting.
73
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (53.4%)
  • Black
    19 (26.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (4.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)756-2326
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Kinder Elementary School
Allen Parish
524 Students
412 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th