Dozier Elementary School

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dozier Elementary School is a public primary school located in Erath, Louisiana, serving as a key educational institution within the Vermilion Parish School District. Situated at 415 West Primeaux, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Erath, often acting as a focal point for local families. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a supportive environment designed to promote both social and intellectual growth.

As part of the Vermilion Parish system, Dozier Elementary emphasizes the state’s core curriculum standards while maintaining a culture reflective of the region’s values. The school is known for its commitment to student development and community involvement, providing a nurturing atmosphere where faculty and staff work to prepare students for their transition to upper elementary and middle school levels. Its location in Erath allows it to maintain a close-knit school identity that prioritizes parental engagement and local traditions.

547

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dozier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	12
Black	25
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
475 (86.8 %)
Black
25 (4.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Vermilion Parish
Phone:	(337)937-6915
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 54

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 81