LAGRANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LaGrange Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, located in Franklin, LA with about 235 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 17 teachers, LaGrange 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.

LaGrange Elementary School, located at 2129 Chatsworth Road in Franklin, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. Situated in a quiet, residential area of Franklin, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its young student population. As a primary school, it focuses on building core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while providing a supportive environment designed to help children transition successfully through their early formative years.

The school is an integral part of the local Franklin community, often serving as a hub for family involvement and neighborhood engagement. By emphasizing a structured curriculum alongside character development, LaGrange Elementary aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With its focus on local educational standards, the school plays a vital role in the long-term growth and success of the youth in the St. Mary Parish area.

For more information, contact LaGrange Elementary School at (337) 828-1991 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.