CECIL PICARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT MAURICE

Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vermilion Parish school district, located in Maurice, LA with about 721 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice, located in the small town of Maurice, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vermilion Parish School District. Named in honor of the late Cecil J. Picard, a long-serving Louisiana Superintendent of Education known for his dedication to school reform, the campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on building strong academic habits, literacy skills, and social development in a tight-knit community setting.

As a cornerstone of the Maurice community, the school emphasizes a balanced approach to education that incorporates both rigorous academic standards and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its location within Vermilion Parish, the school aims to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a sense of local pride and civic responsibility. With a focus on student-centered instruction and parental engagement, Cecil Picard Elementary strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially during their formative years.

For more information, contact Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice at (337) 893-3887 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.