Stephensville Elementary School

124 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Stephensville Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Morgan City, Louisiana. As a component of the St. Mary Parish School District, the school primarily serves students in the surrounding local area, offering a foundational education in a close-knit, small-town setting. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its community’s youth, emphasizing core academic development and fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Stephensville Elementary serves as an essential hub for the local community. Because of its location on Highway 70, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, often hosting events and activities that bring neighborhood residents together. The school’s administration and faculty strive to maintain a safe, nurturing space that encourages student engagement and prepares children for their transition to middle school, reflecting the values and expectations of the Morgan City area.

124

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephensville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	3
Two or More	4

White
117 (94.4 %)
Two or More
4 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.4 %)

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:	St. Martin Parish
Phone:	(985)385-1366
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 17