East Elementary School

285 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 550 Brother J. Rd. in Eunice, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Landry Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, typically covering the early elementary grade levels. The school is integrated into the local Eunice community, playing a key role in providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare children for their future academic careers.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive culture that encourages student growth and parent involvement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, East Elementary works to address the diverse learning styles of its student body. Beyond academics, the school often serves as a central hub for community engagement, striving to maintain a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their potential while building the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

285

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	12
Black	136
Asian	2
Two or More	8

Black
136 (47.7 %)
White
127 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
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:	St. Landry Parish
Phone:	(337)457-2215
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 44