MILDRED S. HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Bridge City, LA with about 334 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Mildred S. Harris Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Mildred S. Harris Elementary School, located in Bridge City, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the Bridge City community, focusing on providing foundational education for children in their early academic years. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement to prepare its pupils for middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Jefferson Parish district, Mildred S. Harris focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the community. By emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Bridge City area.

For more information, contact Mildred S. Harris Elementary School at (504) 436-4626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.