Boothville-Venice Elementary School

Plaquemines Parish
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
288 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Boothville-Venice Elementary School is a public school located in the small, coastal community of Boothville, Louisiana, serving students in Plaquemines Parish. As a vital part of the local education system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for elementary-aged children. It plays a central role in the community, providing foundational education in a region deeply connected to the state's maritime and industrial heritage.

The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit campus, which allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and student engagement. Like many schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District, Boothville-Venice Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions by emphasizing core curriculum standards while promoting a supportive culture. By serving the specific needs of the Boothville and Venice area, the school remains a pillar for local families, striving to equip students with the skills necessary for long-term academic success.
288
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    120 (41.7 %)
  • Black
    63 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (14.6 %)
  • Asian
    33 (11.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Plaquemines Parish
Phone: (504)595-6455
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 22
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 36
Gender Ratio