Covington Elementary School

325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Covington Elementary School, located at 325 South Jackson Street in the historic heart of Covington, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Positioned in a community known for its charm and long-standing traditions, the school plays a vital role in the local district by providing primary education to neighborhood children. Its location in downtown Covington allows it to be deeply integrated into the local culture, often fostering a close-knit environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding residential area.

The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing academic atmosphere that emphasizes both foundational learning and character development. As part of the St. Tammany school system—which is frequently recognized for its high academic standards—Covington Elementary focuses on preparing its young students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. With its historic setting and commitment to student growth, the school remains a cornerstone of the Covington community, prioritizing a supportive learning experience for its diverse student body.

628

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	110
Black	176
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (47.6 %)
Black
176 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
110 (17.5 %)
Two or More
29 (4.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)892-4311
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 79

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 131