TENSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tensas Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tensas Parish school district, located in St. Joseph, LA with about 170 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 8 teachers, Tensas Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Tensas Elementary School, located on Frontage Road in St. Joseph, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Tensas Parish community. As a public institution within the local parish school system, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in its rural service area. It operates with a focus on core curriculum standards, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school through a structured environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic mission, the school serves as a central hub for families in the St. Joseph area. Like many schools in the region, it faces the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural education, often prioritizing community engagement and individualized support for its student body. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Tensas Elementary strives to bridge educational gaps and provide a stable, supportive learning space for children residing in the surrounding Tensas Parish community.

For more information, contact Tensas Elementary School at (318) 766-3346 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.