CLARA HALL ACCELERATED SCHOOL

Clara Hall Accelerated School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the City of Monroe School District school district, located in Monroe, LA with about 358 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 19 teachers, Clara Hall Accelerated 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.

Clara Hall Accelerated School, located at 1000 Plum Street in Monroe, Louisiana, is an educational institution operating within the Monroe City School District. The school is specifically designed to provide an intensive, "accelerated" learning environment, often serving students who may benefit from a more focused or rapid-paced curriculum to help them meet grade-level expectations or recover academic credits. By utilizing targeted instruction, the school aims to bridge learning gaps and ensure that students remain on track toward graduation and future academic success.

The school functions as an alternative or specialized placement setting, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to meet the unique needs of its student body. Because it is part of the Monroe City Schools system, Clara Hall adheres to district-wide educational standards while providing the additional support, social-emotional guidance, and structured environment necessary for students who may have struggled in a traditional school setting. Its mission is centered on empowering students to overcome academic challenges and regain confidence in their ability to excel within the classroom.

For more information, contact Clara Hall Accelerated School at (318) 322-8501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.