FLORIDA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Florida Avenue Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Slidell, LA with about 557 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 33 teachers, Florida Avenue Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Florida Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Slidell, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Tammany Parish Public School District. Situated in a residential area of Slidell, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its diverse student body. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical proficiencies, which are essential for student success as they progress toward middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Florida Avenue Elementary is known for its role in the local community, often prioritizing parent and guardian involvement to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages personal growth, social-emotional development, and active participation in extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive and engaged members of the broader Slidell community.

For more information, contact Florida Avenue Elementary School at (985) 643-1605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.