Fenton Elementary School in Fenton, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fenton Elementary School is a rural public school in Fenton, Louisiana that is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District. It serves 74 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

74 Students

10 Teachers

509 1st St

Fenton, LA 70640 View local requests

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Fenton Elementary School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fenton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 11, 2026

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