MYRTLE PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Myrtle Place Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, 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 26 teachers, Myrtle Place Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Myrtle Place Elementary School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural enrichment. As a dedicated French Immersion school within the Lafayette Parish School System, it provides students with a unique linguistic experience, allowing them to gain proficiency in French while mastering a rigorous core curriculum. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a global perspective.
Beyond its academic focus, Myrtle Place is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively to support the social and emotional growth of every child. By blending traditional educational standards with immersive language instruction, Myrtle Place Elementary prepares its students to become well-rounded, bilingual citizens, making it a highly regarded pillar of the Lafayette community.
For more information, contact Myrtle Place Elementary School at (337) 521-7760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
MYRTLE PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 334 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 334
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 334 students
- White
- 59.9%
- Black or African American
- 32.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.