LOCKPORT UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lockport Upper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Lockport, LA with about 389 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 19 teachers, Lockport Upper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Lockport Upper Elementary School, located at 201 School Street in Lockport, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Lafourche Parish School District. The school typically caters to students in the upper elementary grade levels—generally encompassing grades 3 through 5—providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between primary school and middle school. The facility is situated in the heart of the Lockport community, acting as a local hub for academic development and fostering a learning environment focused on building fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, and social studies.

The school is committed to the mission of the Lafourche Parish school system, which emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and student success. By providing a structured curriculum, Lockport Upper Elementary aims to prepare its students for the more rigorous demands of secondary education while encouraging extracurricular participation and community involvement. As a vital part of the Lockport area, the school plays a significant role in the local educational landscape, striving to support its diverse student body through dedicated instruction and school-wide support programs.

For more information, contact Lockport Upper Elementary School at (985) 532-3223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.