PESSON ADDITION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pesson Addition 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 458 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 27 teachers, Pesson Addition 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.
Pesson Addition Elementary School, located on Broussard Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with community engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and lifelong learning.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Pesson Addition emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often highlighting the importance of character development and school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and participation. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school remains committed to partnering with families to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive in their early elementary years.
For more information, contact Pesson Addition Elementary School at (337) 369-9907 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Iberia, LA 70560-4612
(337) 369-9907
PESSON ADDITION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Iberia, LA with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iberia Parish
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 27.58
- 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
* 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 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PESSON ADDITION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.7%
- White
- 10.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.