Elayn Hunt Correctional Center located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, is a multi-security- level Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections institution for adult men. It is the second-largest prison in Louisiana and is located about 70 miles northwest of New Orleans.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center serves 3 students in grades 10-12.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is 0.45, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
67%
41%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elayn Hunt Correctional Center?
3 students attend Elayn Hunt Correctional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elayn Hunt Correctional Center students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Elayn Hunt Correctional Center offer ?
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elayn Hunt Correctional Center part of?
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is part of Special School District.
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