S.J. Montgomery Elementary School

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is a public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lafayette Parish School System, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, aiming to prepare children for success both in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, S.J. Montgomery typically places a strong focus on cultivating a positive school culture through community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The staff works to integrate technology and diverse learning strategies to meet the unique needs of a varied student body. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential within a safe and encouraging setting.

647

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	156
Black	332
Asian	14
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
332 (51.3 %)
Hispanic
156 (24.1 %)
White
119 (18.4 %)
Two or More
24 (3.7 %)
Asian
14 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 23

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	49.9%
Male	324	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)