There were 28 first grade students enrolled in Tensas Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Tensas Elementary School welcomed the most first grade students in the parish.
Within Tensas Parish schools, the most students were found in fourth grade classes, while seventh grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Tensas Parish ranked lowest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
Tensas Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Tensas Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas Elementary School | 28 | 15.5% | 181 |
