R.J. VIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

R.J. Vial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Charles Parish school district, located in Paradis, LA with about 266 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 17 teachers, R.J. Vial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

R.J. Vial Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Paradis, Louisiana. Serving as part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System, the school typically educates students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It functions as a central hub for the local community, fostering a small-town atmosphere where educators focus on building strong foundations in core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing character development and student engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment, often utilizing the resources of the St. Charles Parish district to offer technology integration and specialized instructional programs. By maintaining close ties with the families of Paradis, R.J. Vial aims to create a nurturing space that prepares its young students for their transition into middle school. Its location on Louisiana Street reflects its role as a neighborhood anchor, dedicated to the educational growth and social well-being of the children in the surrounding area.

For more information, contact R.J. Vial Elementary School at (985) 758-2771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.