Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School

Natchitoches Parish
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
147 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School, located at 248 Ash Street in Goldonna, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the small, rural community of Goldonna in Natchitoches Parish. As a combined elementary and junior high facility, the school provides academic instruction for students spanning from the primary grades through the middle school years. The campus functions as a local hub, emphasizing foundational learning and community-focused development in a setting characterized by its intimate, small-town atmosphere.

Like many schools in the Natchitoches Parish School District, Goldonna Elementary & Junior High focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. By integrating elementary and junior high education under one roof, the school aims to provide a consistent transition for local children as they progress through their formative years. The facility reflects the district’s commitment to maintaining educational access within rural regions, ensuring that students in the Goldonna area have a dedicated space for academic and social growth.
147
Total Students
13.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (86.4 %)
  • Black
    10 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.7 %)
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: Natchitoches Parish
Phone: (318)727-9449
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 10
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio