CECILIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cecilia Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Martin Parish school district, located in Cecilia, LA with about 743 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 38 teachers, Cecilia Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Cecilia Primary School is a public school located in the rural community of Cecilia, Louisiana, serving as part of the St. Martin Parish School System. The school primarily caters to students in the early stages of their education, typically focusing on prekindergarten through second grade. It serves as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing early literacy, fundamental numeracy, and social-emotional development within a nurturing and structured environment.

The school is situated on Alcide Bonin Road, a location that places it at the heart of the Cecilia area, which is known for its strong community ties and Cajun cultural heritage. As a primary school, it plays a vital role in the district’s educational pipeline, preparing young students for their transition to nearby intermediate and upper-level schools within the parish. The institution maintains a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that prioritizes student engagement and academic readiness for the primary grade levels.

For more information, contact Cecilia Primary School at (337) 667-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1021 Alcide Bonin Road
Cecilia, LA 70521
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CECILIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cecilia, LA with about 743 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Martin Parish
Total Students:
743
Teachers:
38.17
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

* 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 743 students

White
59.1%
Black or African American
30.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.