FIFTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fifth Ward Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, located in Reserve, LA with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 38 teachers, Fifth Ward Elementary School 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.

Fifth Ward Elementary School is a public PK-8 institution located in Reserve, Louisiana, serving as a core educational hub within the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in their future secondary education. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that learners build a strong foundation in core subjects while participating in activities that encourage social and emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Fifth Ward area. With its mascot as the Panther, the institution promotes a sense of pride and school community, encouraging parental involvement and strong partnerships between home and the classroom. Through a combination of focused instruction and community engagement, Fifth Ward Elementary strives to maintain high expectations for its students, helping them transition effectively from their early childhood years through the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Fifth Ward Elementary School at (985) 536-4221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
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FIFTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reserve, LA with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
38.5
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

* 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 495 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FIFTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.8%
White
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.