W. Smith Jr. Elementary School

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Violet, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. Situated on St. Bernard Highway, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student growth. As part of the broader district, the school focuses on creating a structured, supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a sense of community pride among its students, faculty, and families. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and offering various school-wide programs, W. Smith Jr. Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its local presence in the Violet area, the school remains a key component of the regional education landscape, striving to maintain high standards of teaching and student engagement.

352

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	30
Black	276
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Black
276 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.5 %)
White
22 (6.2 %)
Two or More
21 (6.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	St. Bernard Parish
Phone:	(504)302-1000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 37

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 48