Ferriday Lower Elementary School
315 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Ferriday Lower Elementary School, located at 110 Bateman Drive in Ferriday, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Concordia Parish School District. The school primarily focuses on the early development of students in the community, typically catering to children in the primary grade levels. As part of a small-town district, the school plays a central role in providing essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional instruction to the local youth, working to establish the academic building blocks necessary for future success as students transition to upper elementary and middle school settings.
The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of young learners in the Ferriday area. Like many institutions in the region, Ferriday Lower Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strives to bridge the gap between home and school life. By concentrating on early childhood development, the faculty and staff aim to create a positive educational experience that encourages student growth, curiosity, and the development of core foundational skills during these critical formative years.
The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of young learners in the Ferriday area. Like many institutions in the region, Ferriday Lower Elementary emphasizes community engagement and strives to bridge the gap between home and school life. By concentrating on early childhood development, the faculty and staff aim to create a positive educational experience that encourages student growth, curiosity, and the development of core foundational skills during these critical formative years.
315
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 265 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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Black265 (84.1 %)
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White27 (8.6 %)
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Two or More15 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic8 (2.5 %)
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: | Concordia Parish |
| Phone: | (318)757-3293 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 315 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 283 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
64
Kindergarten
85
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
80
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 85 |
| Grade 1 | 86 |
| Grade 2 | 80 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 156 | 49.5% |
| Male | 159 | 50.5% |
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