Southdown Elementary School

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southdown Elementary School, located on St. Charles Street in Houma, Louisiana, is a public school serving the Terrebonne Parish community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern instructional practices, Southdown strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local Houma community.

Beyond its academic focus, Southdown Elementary is recognized for its efforts to build a sense of inclusivity and school spirit among its diverse student body. The school frequently engages parents and community members in various events and initiatives, viewing them as essential partners in the educational process. With a commitment to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child receives the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal development.

504

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southdown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	63
Black	313
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	17

Black
313 (62.1 %)
White
71 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
63 (12.5 %)
Two or More
38 (7.5 %)
American Indian
17 (3.4 %)
Asian
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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4835
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 43

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southdown Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southdown Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	44.6%
Male	279	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)