JEFFERSON ISLAND ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Island Road Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iberia Parish school district, located in New Iberia, LA with about 493 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, Jefferson Island Road Elementary 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.

Jefferson Island Road Elementary, located in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for future academic success in middle and high school.

As a community-centered school, Jefferson Island Road Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding New Iberia community. The school typically integrates state-mandated curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage student engagement and character building. By maintaining a focus on consistent classroom instruction and a structured school climate, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while contributing to the overall educational stability of the Iberia Parish region.

For more information, contact Jefferson Island Road Elementary at (337) 365-1120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.