VACHERIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vacherie Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. James Parish school district, located in Vacherie, LA with about 311 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Vacherie 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.

Vacherie Elementary School, located at 13440 Highway 644 in Vacherie, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. James Parish Public School System. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, providing academic instruction and developmental support to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a smaller school district, Vacherie Elementary emphasizes a focused learning environment that aims to foster student growth, encourage parental involvement, and build strong relationships between teachers and the local families they serve.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school strives to create a supportive culture that prioritizes student well-being and character development. By leveraging its position within a close-knit rural community, the school works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school, ensuring they have the fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for future academic achievement. Through dedicated staff and community engagement, Vacherie Elementary remains a central hub for childhood education in the Vacherie area.

For more information, contact Vacherie Elementary School at (225) 258-5252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.