CATAHOULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Catahoula Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Martin Parish school district, located in St. Martinville, LA with about 168 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 11 teachers, Catahoula Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Catahoula Elementary School is a public school located in St. Martinville, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Martin Parish School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the St. Martin Parish system, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards aimed at fostering academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining a supportive environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding community. While it serves a smaller, close-knit population, it emphasizes fundamental skill-building in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. By fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and families, Catahoula Elementary strives to ensure that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the broader district framework.
For more information, contact Catahoula Elementary School at (337) 394-3641 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
CATAHOULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in St. Martinville, LA with about 168 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Martin Parish
- Total Students:
- 168
- Teachers:
- 11.44
- 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 168 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CATAHOULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
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.