VIDRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vidrine Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evangeline Parish school district, located in Ville Platte, LA with about 362 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, Vidrine 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.

Vidrine Elementary School, located on Vidrine Road in Ville Platte, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Evangeline Parish School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels, fostering a community-oriented environment typical of small-town Louisiana schools. Its mission centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development before transitioning to middle school.

As a part of the local public school system, Vidrine Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and personalized attention for its student body. The school works to balance traditional curriculum requirements with the unique needs of its local families, striving to prepare students for academic success in their future schooling. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, Vidrine Elementary serves as a key pillar in the Ville Platte area, dedicated to the educational growth and character development of the children in its community.

For more information, contact Vidrine Elementary School at (337) 363-4280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
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VIDRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ville Platte, LA with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Evangeline Parish
Total Students:
362
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 362 students

White
52.2%
Black or African American
43.9%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.