SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Fork 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 585 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, South Fork 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.

South Fork Elementary School, located at 23000 Walker Road South in Denham Springs, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Livingston Parish Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of the Denham Springs community, it plays a key role in providing primary education for local families, often prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood.

The school environment typically focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to early childhood development. By utilizing the resources of the Livingston Parish system, South Fork Elementary strives to balance standardized curriculum requirements with extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. Parents and community members often value the school for its commitment to student progress and its efforts to prepare children for the transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact South Fork Elementary School at (225) 665-0446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23000 Walker Road South
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denham Springs, LA with about 585 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Livingston Parish
Total Students:
585
Teachers:
31.66
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 585 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.4%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.4%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.