TERRYTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Terrytown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Terrytown, LA with about 557 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Terrytown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Terrytown Elementary School, located on East Forest Lawn Drive in Terrytown, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while striving to create a structured and supportive learning environment.

As a community-focused elementary school, Terrytown Elementary places a strong priority on student engagement and foundational skill-building in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school aims to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing traditional instruction with character development initiatives, ensuring that children are supported both intellectually and socially throughout their formative primary years.

For more information, contact Terrytown Elementary School at (504) 376-8928 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.