LAWTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lawtell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, located in Lawtell, LA with about 824 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, Lawtell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Lawtell Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Lawtell, Louisiana. Serving students in the St. Landry Parish School District, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local area, focusing on primary grade levels. Its location on School Road positions it as a central hub for the families residing in the Lawtell region, emphasizing a community-oriented approach to public education.
Like many schools within the St. Landry Parish system, Lawtell Elementary is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its students. The school typically focuses on core curriculum standards while providing a supportive environment tailored to the needs of its local student body. As a staple of the Lawtell community, the school works to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school, maintaining the educational traditions and community spirit characteristic of this part of Acadiana.
For more information, contact Lawtell Elementary School at (337) 543-2315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
LAWTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawtell, LA with about 824 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Landry Parish
- Total Students:
- 824
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 824 students
- Black or African American
- 60.6%
- White
- 34.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.