ESTHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Estherwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Acadia Parish school district, located in Estherwood, LA with about 245 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Estherwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Estherwood Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the village of Estherwood, Louisiana. Serving as part of the Acadia Parish School District, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the elementary grade levels. Because of its location in a close-knit, small-town setting, the school often serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its young student population.

Academically, the school emphasizes the development of core literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Acadia Parish system, it operates with a commitment to standard state educational benchmarks while utilizing its smaller size to offer a more personalized approach to instruction. Parents and community members often value the school for its accessible administration and the stability it provides to the youth of the Estherwood area.

For more information, contact Estherwood Elementary School at (337) 783-6788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.