FERRIDAY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ferriday Lower Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Concordia Parish school district, located in Ferriday, LA with about 355 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 18 teachers, Ferriday Lower Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Ferriday Lower Elementary School, located at 110 Bateman Drive in Ferriday, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Concordia Parish School District. The school primarily focuses on the early development of students in the community, typically catering to children in the primary grade levels. As part of a small-town district, the school plays a central role in providing essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional instruction to the local youth, working to establish the academic building blocks necessary for future success as students transition to upper elementary and middle school settings.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of young learners in the Ferriday area. Like many institutions in the region, Ferriday Lower Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strives to bridge the gap between home and school life. By concentrating on early childhood development, the faculty and staff aim to create a positive educational experience that encourages student growth, curiosity, and the development of core foundational skills during these critical formative years.

For more information, contact Ferriday Lower Elementary School at (318) 757-3293 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.