WEST ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K-7)

West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, located in Edgard, LA with about 302 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 23 teachers, West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

West St. John Elementary School, located in Edgard, Louisiana, serves students from kindergarten through seventh grade as part of the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. Situated along the Mississippi River, the school functions as a foundational institution for the rural community of Edgard. It focuses on providing a core academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development of students during their formative years.

As a PK-7 facility, the school plays a central role in the local educational landscape by preparing students for the transition to secondary education at the neighboring West St. John High School. The school environment typically emphasizes community involvement and personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the fundamental skills necessary for academic success within the state's educational framework.

For more information, contact West St. John Elementary School (K-7) at (985) 497-3347 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.