Acadian Elementary

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Acadian Elementary, located at 310 Richmond Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana, is a public school serving the Rapides Parish School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It focuses on fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and community engagement, serving as a hub for local families within the Alexandria area.

Like many schools in the Rapides Parish system, Acadian Elementary emphasizes the development of core academic skills in subjects such as literacy and mathematics. The school is committed to supporting its students through structured curricula, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for their future educational pursuits. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, the school strives to be a positive influence in the lives of the young learners it serves.

316

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acadian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	3
Black	301
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
301 (95.3 %)
White
9 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)487-1203
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acadian Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acadian Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	49.1%
Male	161	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)