PAULINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Paulina Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. James Parish school district, located in Paulina, LA with about 638 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, Paulina Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Paulina Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Paulina, Louisiana, and serves as a key educational institution within the St. James Parish School District. Situated along Highway 44, the school is deeply integrated into the local landscape, fostering a close-knit environment typical of the river parishes. It is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy while nurturing the social-emotional growth of its young learners.

The school operates with a commitment to maintaining high academic standards and community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding St. James Parish area. By providing a structured and supportive classroom environment, Paulina Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond. Through a combination of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility among its student body, serving as a pillar of education for families in the Paulina community.

For more information, contact Paulina Elementary School at (225) 258-4704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.