At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Amite Elementary Magnet School: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Amite Elementary Magnet School
Amite Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Amite. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Tangipahoa Parish. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (79.1%) and White (14.2%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Amite Elementary Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black79.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tangipahoa Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chesbrough Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Midway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
440 reported students
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Elementary · Grades PK–08
414 reported students
Roseland Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–08
412 reported students
Woodland Park Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–03
458 reported students
Perrin Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
338 reported students
Public schools near Amite Elementary Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amite High Magnet High · Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 347 | 0.4 mi |
| Amite Westside Middle Magnet Middle · Tangipahoa Parish | 05–08 | 279 | 0.9 mi |
| Roseland Montessori Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–08 | 412 | 3.1 mi |
| Independence Leadership Academy Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–06 | 548 | 6.1 mi |
| Loranger Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–04 | 800 | 8.4 mi |
| Chesbrough Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–05 | 424 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amite Elementary Magnet School
What grades does Amite Elementary Magnet School serve?
Amite Elementary Magnet School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tangipahoa Parish.
How many students attend Amite Elementary Magnet School?
Amite Elementary Magnet School reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 379 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amite Elementary Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 431 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Amite Elementary Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amite Elementary Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Amite Elementary Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Amite Elementary Magnet School in?
Amite Elementary Magnet School is part of Tangipahoa Parish, based in Amite, LA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amite Elementary Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amite High Magnet (0.4 mi), Amite Westside Middle Magnet (0.9 mi), Roseland Montessori (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.