W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

456 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is a public school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lafourche Parish Public School System, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The campus is situated in a residential area, serving as a central educational hub for the local community.

The school is known for its commitment to foundational education, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the standard curriculum, W.S. Lafargue often integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. With a goal of promoting student success, the faculty and staff work to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where children can develop the essential skills needed for their future academic careers.

456

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	34
Black	262
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	8

Black
262 (57.5 %)
White
125 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.5 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (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:	Lafourche Parish
Phone:	(985)447-9292
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 2 209

Grade 3 247