UNIVERSITY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

University Terrace 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 423 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 25 teachers, University Terrace 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.

University Terrace Elementary School, located on West Roosevelt Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The school is situated in a historically significant area of the city, positioned near the campus of Southern University and A&M College. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core educational programming to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, aiming to foster foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development during the critical early years of a child’s schooling.

Like many schools in the district, University Terrace is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school emphasizes community involvement and the integration of essential academic standards to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school. By maintaining a focus on student growth and achievement, the institution remains a central point for families in the Baton Rouge community who are seeking a public education option that emphasizes both academic rigor and character building.

For more information, contact University Terrace Elementary School at (225) 387-2328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.