Richard Elementary School

1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Richard Elementary School, located at 1616 Charlene Highway in Church Point, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Acadia Parish School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. It maintains a focus on providing a supportive learning environment where foundational literacy, numeracy, and core curriculum standards are emphasized to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Church Point, often serving as a focal point for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the region, Richard Elementary emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement for every child in its care.

507

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	24
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
443 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.7 %)
Black
21 (4.1 %)
Two or More
18 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Acadia Parish
Phone:	(337)684-3339
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 19

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 52