EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Early Learning Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Martin Parish school district, located in St. Martinville, LA with about 373 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 17 teachers, Early Learning Center 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.

Based on its profile as a public educational institution in St. Martinville, Louisiana, the Early Learning Center functions as a foundational school dedicated to the academic and social development of young children. Serving the St. Martin Parish School District, the center focuses on early childhood education, typically catering to Pre-Kindergarten students. Its primary objective is to provide a structured, supportive environment where children can build the essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.

The school is situated in a residential area of St. Martinville and serves as a vital resource for local families looking to engage their children in early educational programming. By prioritizing developmentally appropriate curriculum and play-based learning, the Early Learning Center aims to foster a love for discovery while ensuring that students meet state readiness standards. Through its focus on early intervention and classroom engagement, the school plays a significant role in narrowing achievement gaps before children enter the formal K-12 system.

For more information, contact Early Learning Center at (337) 394-4763 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.