South Larose Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Larose Elementary School, located in Larose, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lafourche Parish School District. Situated in a close-knit coastal community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic instruction in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the Larose area, often emphasizing local traditions and fostering a supportive environment where students can transition through their early developmental years.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards and encouraging parental involvement. By maintaining a localized approach to education, South Larose Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Its location on West 25th Street positions it as an accessible hub for families in the region, reflecting the school’s commitment to being an integral part of the local educational landscape in Lafourche Parish.

360

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Larose Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	56
Black	17
Asian	12
Two or More	37
American Indian	11

White
227 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
56 (15.6 %)
Two or More
37 (10.3 %)
Black
17 (4.7 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
American Indian
11 (3.1 %)

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:	Lafourche Parish
Phone:	(985)693-7597
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 33

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59