DORSEYVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dorseyville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iberville Parish school district, located in White Castle, LA with about 492 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 34 teachers, Dorseyville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Dorseyville Elementary School is a public institution located in White Castle, Louisiana, serving students within the Iberville Parish School District. Situated along Highway 1 South, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional development of its young learners. The school environment is typically characterized by a community-oriented atmosphere common in smaller, rural Louisiana districts, where staff and faculty work to support the educational needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the Iberville Parish system, Dorseyville Elementary adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create an engaging learning environment. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. For families in the White Castle area, the school serves as a central pillar for academic growth and extracurricular involvement, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the local youth.

For more information, contact Dorseyville Elementary School at (225) 545-3805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.