Iberville Elementary School

58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764

964 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Iberville Elementary School, located at 58650 Iron Farm Road in Plaquemine, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Iberville Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and community engagement. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Plaquemine community, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Iberville Elementary emphasizes the importance of a structured, encouraging atmosphere where children are motivated to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Through various school-wide initiatives and a dedicated faculty, the institution strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its students.

964

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iberville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	36
Black	695
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
695 (72.1 %)
White
200 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (3.7 %)
Two or More
21 (2.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Iberville Parish
Phone:	(225)687-2217
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 159

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 113