D.C. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

D.C. Reeves Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Ponchatoula, LA with about 691 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th 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 31 teachers, D.C. Reeves Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

D.C. Reeves Elementary School, located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As an elementary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young students, typically providing a nurturing environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is deeply integrated into the local Ponchatoula community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to foster student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school strives to create a positive school culture that encourages character development and student engagement. Like many schools in the region, D.C. Reeves Elementary balances traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular initiatives aimed at supporting the "whole child." By providing a structured learning environment, the school prepares its students for the academic transitions they will face as they move forward into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact D.C. Reeves Elementary School at (985) 386-6433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.