Sugarland Elementary School

2403 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sugarland Elementary School, located at 2403 Jefferson Island Road in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Iberia Parish School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is known for its commitment to the local community, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and collaborative efforts between educators and families, Sugarland Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By prioritizing individualized student growth, the school aims to instill a love of learning and a sense of pride within the New Iberia community.

301

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sugarland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	15
Black	221
Asian	16
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
221 (73.4 %)
White
39 (13.0 %)
Asian
16 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Iberia Parish
Phone:	(337)365-9624
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 28

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sugarland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sugarland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	50.5%
Male	149	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th