Valverda Elementary School

Pointe Coupee Parish
1653 Valverda Road
Maringouin, LA 70757
503 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Valverda Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Maringouin, Louisiana, serving as part of the Iberville Parish School District. The school provides foundational education to students in the area, typically focusing on elementary-aged children. As a small-town school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

The school’s location on Valverda Road places it within a quiet, residential-agricultural setting, which often influences the school's culture and community involvement. Like many institutions in the Iberville Parish system, Valverda Elementary aims to provide students with the core curriculum required for state standards while navigating the unique challenges and benefits of a smaller, rural school district. Parents and community members are generally involved in school activities, contributing to a close-knit educational experience for the children of Maringouin.
503
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    302 (60.0 %)
  • Black
    160 (31.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Pointe Coupee Parish
Phone: (225)637-2695
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
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 59
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 65
Grade 6 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Iberville Elementary
Iberville Parish
285 Students
13770 Hwy. 77
Rosedale, LA 70772 (6.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th