SEVENTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Seventh Ward 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 279 students offering grade levels from 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 16 teachers, Seventh Ward Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Seventh Ward Elementary School, located on Highway 16 in Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves the local community as a public institution within the Livingston Parish Public School system. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Seventh Ward Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, often acting as a central hub for families in the Denham Springs area. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and build social-emotional competencies. Through collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader district, the school strives to uphold the educational standards of Livingston Parish while addressing the diverse needs of its students.

For more information, contact Seventh Ward Elementary School at (225) 665-5815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24495 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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SEVENTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denham Springs, LA with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
279
Teachers:
16
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
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 279 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SEVENTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.1%
Black or African American
9.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.