LEGION PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Legion Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Terrebonne Parish school district, located in Houma, LA with about 319 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 22 teachers, Legion Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Legion Park Elementary School, located on Williams Avenue in Houma, Louisiana, is a public school serving the local community within the Terrebonne Parish School District. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the early grades, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social development in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a structured learning atmosphere and offering various educational resources, Legion Park Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success. As part of the Houma community, it plays a vital role in the district's mission to provide equitable and quality public education to the youth of Terrebonne Parish.

For more information, contact Legion Park Elementary School at (985) 876-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

710 Williams Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
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LEGION PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Houma, LA with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Terrebonne Parish
Total Students:
319
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
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 319 students

Black or African American
53.6%
White
24.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.8%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

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.