The top reported proficiency rate is 10% in English language arts. The lowest is 1% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Wright Elementary School
Wright Elementary School serves grades three through five in Tallulah, a small city that is the seat of Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana. It is a regular public school within the Madison Parish school district, and because the parish has only one district, comparisons against neighboring districts are not possible. The school enrolls a student body that is almost entirely African American, and a very high share of students come from households where a federal meal assistance program applies, indicating a community with concentrated economic need.
On Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s results are well below the state average across all tested subjects. Proficiency in English language arts is low, and in mathematics, science, and social studies it is even lower. These are the only state test results available for this grade band, and they paint a clear picture of a school where the vast majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards. Because Wright Elementary does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline were available in the public records reviewed.
The school’s enrollment is around the size typical for an elementary school serving only three grades. The student body is predominantly low-income, with nearly every student qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not provided, so it is not possible to speak to those groups from the available information. No information about specialized programs, course access, or staffing ratios was found in the data supplied. A parent considering this school would need to ask the school directly about any academic supports, enrichment offerings, or class sizes.
Tallulah itself is a rural parish seat that has experienced sustained population decline over several decades. The town’s economy historically centered on agriculture and timber, but mechanization reduced those jobs, and the population has moved toward larger cities. Today the most prominent local institutions are correctional facilities, which provide a significant share of employment. The housing market reflects the area’s economic contraction: home values are among the most affordable in the state, and rental prices are low. There are no signs of new residential development or economic growth. The town’s built environment is small and oriented around the intersection of two U.S. highways, with a traditional grid layout and a few historically notable buildings, including a restored early shopping arcade now used as apartments.
For a family weighing this school, the central consideration is the academic challenge. Proficiency rates are very low across subjects, and a parent would want to understand what the school is doing to address that, what interventions are in place, and what the trajectory looks like from year to year. The community context of Tallulah is one of limited economic opportunity and shrinking population, which may influence the resources available to the school district. The school’s size and its narrow grade span mean a relatively contained peer group, but the concentration of poverty is high. Without data on special education, English learner services, or program offerings, a family should gather that information directly from the school to get a full picture of what is available.
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