Ella C. Pittman Elementary School

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ella C. Pittman Elementary School, located in Harvey, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for future success. It serves a diverse student population, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of Louisiana’s educational system, with a specific focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, Ella C. Pittman Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive culture, offering various resources and initiatives aimed at supporting the social and emotional growth of its students. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a key educational pillar for the Harvey community.

523

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	86
Black	261
Asian	19
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
261 (49.9 %)
White
140 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
86 (16.4 %)
Asian
19 (3.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)340-4937
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 34

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	51.8%
Male	252	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)