MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Melrose Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 450 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 27 teachers, Melrose 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.

To provide an accurate summary of Melrose Elementary School, it is helpful to look at its role within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

Melrose Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Baton Rouge, serving a diverse student body from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is situated in the Melrose East neighborhood, positioning it as a central hub for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, Melrose focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond core academics, Melrose Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment by engaging with the local community and prioritizing student growth. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By focusing on both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, Melrose Elementary aims to provide its students with the essential skills required for long-term success while maintaining a deep connection to the Baton Rouge community.

For more information, contact Melrose Elementary School at (225) 926-2353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.