OSSUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ossun Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 548 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 26 teachers, Ossun Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Ossun Elementary School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Catering to students in the surrounding community, the school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum focused on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that aims to balance academic achievement with the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Ossun Elementary is integrated into the fabric of the local Lafayette community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and school-sponsored extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes building strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents to create a cohesive educational experience. By focusing on fundamental skills and community values, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ossun Elementary School at (337) 521-7770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.