SIXTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sixth Ward Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Pearl River, LA with about 332 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 22 teachers, Sixth Ward 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.
Sixth Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Pearl River, Louisiana, serving students in St. Tammany Parish. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and community engagement. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Sixth Ward Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere for its student body. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and family engagement events designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and professional development for its staff, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its students and ensure they have the tools necessary for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Sixth Ward Elementary School at (985) 863-7126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
SIXTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pearl River, LA with about 332 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Total Students:
- 332
- Teachers:
- 22.09
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 332 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIXTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.