ST. CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

St. Charles Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Thibodaux, LA with about 196 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 13 teachers, St. Charles Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

St. Charles Elementary School, located on Highway 1 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafourche Parish School District. Situated in a region with deep cultural roots, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for its young student population. By providing a structured learning environment, the school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during the formative elementary years, preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, St. Charles Elementary plays an active role in the local Thibodaux community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and family involvement. The school typically hosts various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in both academic and social enrichment. Through a commitment to student achievement and a supportive faculty, St. Charles Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing space that empowers its students to succeed while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of the local community.

For more information, contact St. Charles Elementary School at (985) 446-6862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.