SOUTH THIBODAUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Thibodaux Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Thibodaux, LA with about 469 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 29 teachers, South Thibodaux 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.

South Thibodaux Elementary School, located at 200 Iris Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafourche Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a community-focused elementary school, it plays a vital role in the local Thibodaux area by providing a structured setting where children in their formative years can build the essential skills necessary for future academic success.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating local community values with state-mandated curriculum standards. By offering a variety of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, South Thibodaux Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student participation and parental involvement. Through its dedicated staff and administrative leadership, the school remains a key pillar of the Thibodaux community, preparing its students to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact South Thibodaux Elementary School at (985) 446-8471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.