RICHARD W. VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Richard W. Vincent Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Sulphur, LA with about 365 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, Richard W. Vincent Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Richard W. Vincent Elementary School, located on Beglis Parkway in Sulphur, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish School Board district. Catering to young learners, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. As part of the Sulphur community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong literacy and mathematical skills while engaging in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student-centered learning and its efforts to maintain close partnerships with families and the local community. By providing a structured and inclusive classroom environment, Richard W. Vincent Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while instilling a lifelong love of learning. With its dedicated staff and focus on comprehensive student growth, the school remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the Sulphur area.

For more information, contact Richard W. Vincent Elementary School at (337) 217-4690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.