SOUTH GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Grant Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grant Parish school district, located in Dry Prong, LA with about 544 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, South Grant Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
South Grant Elementary School, located at 1000 Highway 1241 in Dry Prong, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grant Parish School District. Situated in a rural community setting, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in their formative years. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff work to prepare young learners for their future academic pursuits while emphasizing the values of community and personal growth.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Dry Prong area, often serving as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement. With a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character education, South Grant Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through consistent instruction and community support. By maintaining a focus on core educational standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children throughout the region.
For more information, contact South Grant Elementary School at (318) 641-1882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 641-1882
SOUTH GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dry Prong, LA with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grant Parish
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 25.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 544 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.