Raceland Lower Elementary School
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Raceland Lower Elementary School, located at 144 Bowie Road in Raceland, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafourche Parish Public School District. The school is dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. As a primary school, its mission centers on establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base, fostering a supportive environment where young learners can cultivate foundational literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills essential for their future educational journey.
The school is an integral part of the local Raceland community, working closely with families to promote student success and school pride. By emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere, Raceland Lower Elementary focuses on the "whole child," integrating core curriculum standards with activities designed to encourage curiosity and engagement. Through its commitment to high-quality early childhood education, the school prepares its students for a smooth transition to upper elementary grade levels while helping to shape the academic culture of the surrounding parish.
The school is an integral part of the local Raceland community, working closely with families to promote student success and school pride. By emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere, Raceland Lower Elementary focuses on the "whole child," integrating core curriculum standards with activities designed to encourage curiosity and engagement. Through its commitment to high-quality early childhood education, the school prepares its students for a smooth transition to upper elementary grade levels while helping to shape the academic culture of the surrounding parish.
369
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 163 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Black | 149 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White163 (44.2 %)
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Black149 (40.4 %)
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Two or More29 (7.9 %)
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Hispanic24 (6.5 %)
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American Indian4 (1.1 %)
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: | Lafourche Parish |
| Phone: | (985)537-6837 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 369 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 236 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
49
Kindergarten
112
Grade 1
97
Grade 2
111
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 112 |
| Grade 1 | 97 |
| Grade 2 | 111 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 171 | 46.3% |
| Male | 198 | 53.7% |
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