ALBANY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Albany Lower Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Albany, LA with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 27 teachers, Albany Lower Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Albany Lower Elementary School, located in Albany, Louisiana, serves the foundational academic needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Livingston Parish Public School system, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and structured environment where students in the primary grade levels can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The campus focuses on developing a strong educational base, emphasizing early childhood development and the transition from foundational learning to more advanced elementary concepts.

Beyond academics, Albany Lower Elementary prioritizes the holistic growth of its students by fostering a supportive culture that encourages curiosity and community involvement. The staff works closely with families to ensure that children feel safe and engaged, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while accommodating diverse learning needs. By focusing on both character education and fundamental instruction, the school strives to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they progress through the Livingston Parish school system.

For more information, contact Albany Lower Elementary School at (225) 567-9281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

30051 West School Street
Albany, LA 70711
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ALBANY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Albany, LA with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 492 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALBANY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.