Julia B. Maitland School

1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380

220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Julia B. Maitland School, located in Morgan City, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. Historically known for its commitment to foundational learning, the school provides academic programming for students in the early stages of their education. As part of a smaller community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering both social development and core academic skills, such as literacy and numeracy, during these formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Julia B. Maitland serves as a vital component of the local Morgan City community. The school is characterized by its efforts to maintain a structured and nurturing atmosphere where students can transition successfully into their later elementary years. By focusing on fundamental educational values and community engagement, the institution plays an essential role in preparing its students for long-term academic success within the broader St. Mary Parish school system.

220

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julia B. Maitland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	41
Black	124
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
124 (56.4 %)
White
42 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
41 (18.6 %)
Two or More
12 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)384-4986
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 19

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30