GRAMERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gramercy Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. James Parish school district, located in Gramercy, LA with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 39 teachers, Gramercy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Gramercy Elementary School, located at 601 E Second Street in Gramercy, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. James Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school works to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Gramercy Elementary plays a vital role in the local town, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and community members. The school environment is structured to support diverse learning needs, utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while striving to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of St. James Parish.

For more information, contact Gramercy Elementary School at (225) 258-4804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
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GRAMERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gramercy, LA with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. James Parish
Total Students:
569
Teachers:
39
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
6th 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 569 students

Black or African American
58.9%
White
39.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.