J.S. Aucoin Elementary School

283 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.S. Aucoin Elementary School, located on Julia Street in Amelia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. As a PK–5 elementary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment where young students can develop essential academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Amelia, often serving as a central hub for local families and fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, J.S. Aucoin Elementary emphasizes the importance of character building and student engagement to prepare children for the transition to middle school. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe and inclusive setting that encourages curiosity and academic growth. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding St. Mary Parish community, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational learning with the social development necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

283

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	210
Black	25
Asian	13
Two or More	3

Hispanic
210 (74.2 %)
White
32 (11.3 %)
Black
25 (8.8 %)
Asian
13 (4.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)

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:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)631-2464
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 38

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 35