W.S. LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Thibodaux, LA with about 453 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 28 teachers, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is a public school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lafourche Parish Public School System, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The campus is situated in a residential area, serving as a central educational hub for the local community.
The school is known for its commitment to foundational education, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the standard curriculum, W.S. Lafargue often integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. With a goal of promoting student success, the faculty and staff work to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where children can develop the essential skills needed for their future academic careers.
For more information, contact W.S. Lafargue Elementary School at (985) 447-9292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9292
W.S. LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thibodaux, LA with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafourche Parish
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 28.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 453 students
- Black or African American
- 55.0%
- White
- 34.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.