Zachary Elementary School

821 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Zachary Elementary School, located at 3775 Hemlock Street in Zachary, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Zachary Community School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school caters to younger students, providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both core curriculum and character development. As part of a highly-rated school system, it benefits from strong community involvement, dedicated faculty, and a supportive environment designed to foster early childhood growth and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the city of Zachary. It provides a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. With a reputation for maintaining high standards and fostering a safe, collaborative campus environment, Zachary Elementary continues to be a top choice for local families seeking a solid start to their children’s educational journeys.

821

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zachary Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	29
Black	443
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
443 (54.0 %)
White
302 (36.8 %)
Two or More
36 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Zachary Community School District
Phone:	(225)654-4036
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 3 409

Grade 4 412