CHESBROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chesbrough Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Kentwood, LA with about 378 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, Chesbrough Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Chesbrough Elementary School, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Situated in a rural setting along Highway 1054, the school is dedicated to providing primary education to the local community's children. Like many elementary schools in the region, its mission centers on fostering early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills, while maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit culture of the surrounding Kentwood area.

The school operates as part of a larger district framework designed to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school levels. By focusing on a structured curriculum and classroom engagement, Chesbrough Elementary aims to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of its student body. As a pillar of the local community, the school remains committed to student success, often working in conjunction with local families to promote academic growth and character development during these formative years.

For more information, contact Chesbrough Elementary School at (985) 229-6377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.