EAST HOUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Houma Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Terrebonne Parish school district, located in Houma, LA with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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, East Houma 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.

East Houma Elementary School, located at 222 Connely Street in Houma, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Terrebonne Parish School District. Situated in the heart of East Houma, the school plays a foundational role in the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development for children in their formative elementary years. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing the development of literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a sense of community pride and academic growth. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and providing various extracurricular opportunities, East Houma Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. The faculty and staff prioritize maintaining a safe and engaging atmosphere, working closely with local families to ensure that students receive the guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact East Houma Elementary School at (985) 872-1990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

222 Connely Street
Houma, LA 70363
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EAST HOUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Houma, LA with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Terrebonne Parish
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 336 students

Black or African American
53.6%
Hispanic/Latino
19.0%
White
17.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.6%
Asian
2.1%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.3%

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.