JEANERETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jeanerette Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iberia Parish school district, located in Jeanerette, LA with about 241 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 16 teachers, Jeanerette Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Jeanerette Elementary School, located at 600 Ira Street in Jeanerette, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the elementary grades, striving to foster both academic growth and social development in a supportive environment.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by adhering to state curricula and emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By serving the families of Jeanerette, the school plays a vital role in the town’s educational landscape, working to engage students through various classroom activities and community-oriented programs that reflect the cultural spirit of the Louisiana bayou region.

For more information, contact Jeanerette Elementary School at (337) 276-6355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.