Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School

384 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School, located in Deville, Louisiana, serves students in the Rapides Parish School District. As an "upper" elementary facility, the school typically bridges the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, focusing on students in the intermediate grade levels (usually grades 3 through 5). The school is situated in a rural, community-oriented setting, providing a focused academic environment for children in the northern part of Rapides Parish.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development within its student body. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, Hayden R. Lawrence aims to build a strong educational foundation while preparing students for the transition to junior high. The campus maintains a close connection to the local Deville community, prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and school spirit.

384

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
368 (95.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)466-5858
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 127