COTEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Coteau Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iberia Parish school district, located in New Iberia, LA with about 327 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, Coteau Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Coteau Elementary School, located on Coteau Road in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. Situated in a semi-rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. It serves as a central hub for families in the Coteau area, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to a supportive learning environment, often characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and faculty dedication. By implementing Louisiana state curriculum standards, Coteau Elementary emphasizes student engagement through various classroom initiatives and extracurricular activities. As part of the broader New Iberia educational landscape, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation, focusing on both character building and scholastic achievement in a localized, neighborhood-focused setting.

For more information, contact Coteau Elementary School at (337) 369-3653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.