Alton Elementary School

38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alton Elementary School is a public primary school located in Slidell, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Situated on North 5th Avenue, the school functions as a foundational educational environment for the local community, emphasizing core academic development and fundamental skills for children in their early elementary years. The school is part of a large, well-regarded district that prioritizes standardized curriculum, state testing performance, and the integration of essential support services for its student population.

As a community-focused institution, Alton Elementary works to provide a structured and supportive atmosphere that fosters social-emotional growth alongside academic instruction. Like many schools in the Slidell area, it focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents to create a safe learning space. By adhering to the broader goals of the St. Tammany Parish district, Alton Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they meet state-mandated educational benchmarks.

215

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	50
Black	138
Two or More	2

Black
138 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (23.3 %)
White
25 (11.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)

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. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)863-5353
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 19