Byrd Avenue Primary School

City of Bogalusa School District
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
363 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Byrd Avenue Primary School is a public educational institution located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As a primary school, it typically focuses on foundational learning, fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school operates under the Bogalusa City Schools district and serves as a key community hub for families in the local area, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

Located on Byrd Avenue, the school is integrated into the Bogalusa community, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. Like many primary schools in the region, Byrd Avenue focuses on creating a positive classroom culture that encourages curiosity and prepares students for the transition to elementary and intermediate grades. By maintaining a localized approach to education, the school aims to cultivate strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents to ensure long-term academic success.
363
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    267 (73.6 %)
  • White
    65 (17.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
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: City of Bogalusa School District
Phone: (985)281-2190
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 290
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 80
Kindergarten 135
Grade 1 148
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Elementary School
City of Bogalusa School District
260 Students
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th