Vidalia Upper Elementary School

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Vidalia Upper Elementary School, located at 1 Concordia Avenue in Vidalia, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Concordia Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the upper elementary grade levels. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between primary learning and middle school expectations, ensuring students build a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, Vidalia Upper Elementary emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and character development. The faculty and staff strive to create a collaborative environment that involves families and the broader Vidalia community to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school plays a vital role in the academic trajectory of children in the region, preparing them for the challenges of higher education and future success.

353

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vidalia Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	25
Black	91
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
228 (64.6 %)
Black
91 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Concordia Parish
Phone:	(318)336-6224
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 3 113

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 112