Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort Necessity 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Necessity School's student population of 254 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Necessity School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Necessity School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
42%
42%
White
53%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Necessity School's ranking?
Fort Necessity School is ranked #1113 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fort Necessity School?
254 students attend Fort Necessity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Necessity School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Necessity School?
Fort Necessity School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Necessity School offer ?
Fort Necessity School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Necessity School part of?
Fort Necessity School is part of Franklin Parish School District.
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