KATHARINE DREXEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Katharine Drexel Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Broussard, LA with about 710 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 39 teachers, Katharine Drexel Elementary School 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.

Katharine Drexel Elementary School, located at 409 St. DePorres Avenue in Broussard, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. Operating as part of the Diocese of Lafayette school system, the school is named in honor of Saint Katharine Drexel, a figure renowned for her lifelong commitment to education and social justice. The school integrates traditional academic instruction with the teachings and values of the Catholic faith, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and spiritual development in its students.

The campus in Broussard provides a structured environment focused on nurturing young learners from their early elementary years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character formation, the school seeks to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become compassionate, service-oriented members of their community. As a parochial school, it maintains a strong connection to local parish life, often serving as a central hub for families seeking a faith-based educational experience for their children.

For more information, contact Katharine Drexel Elementary School at (337) 521-7650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.