DENHAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Denham Springs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Livingston Parish school district, located in Denham Springs, LA with about 466 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 22 teachers, Denham Springs Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Denham Springs Elementary School, located at 306 North Range Avenue in the heart of Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational landscape. As part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering foundational academic skills for its young learners while maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and development. The school’s central location within the city reflects its long-standing role as a neighborhood fixture, deeply integrated into the history and daily life of the surrounding community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Denham Springs Elementary is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience. The school works to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community among its students, faculty, and families, emphasizing character building alongside core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Through its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Denham Springs Elementary School at (225) 665-5855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

306 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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DENHAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denham Springs, LA with about 466 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
466
Teachers:
22.54
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 466 students

White
65.2%
Hispanic/Latino
16.3%
Black or African American
14.8%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.7%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.