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.
315
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferriday Lower Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic8
Black265
Two or More15
  • Black
    265 (84.1 %)
  • White
    27 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ferriday Lower Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten64
Kindergarten85
Grade 186
Grade 280
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ferriday Lower Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15649.5%
Male15950.5%