Green T. Lindon Elementary School

880 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green T. Lindon Elementary School, located in Youngsville, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Lafayette Parish School System. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating character education to help students grow both intellectually and socially. The school’s faculty is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging learning space that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Green T. Lindon Elementary plays an active role in the Youngsville community. The school promotes parental involvement and community engagement through various programs, events, and school-wide initiatives. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities and a strong focus on community spirit, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

880

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	41
Black	232
Asian	30
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
526 (59.8 %)
Black
232 (26.4 %)
Two or More
48 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (4.7 %)
Asian
30 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7720
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 41

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 144