LOUISIANA ELEM.

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Louisiana Elementary School, located at 500 Haley Ave in Louisiana, Missouri, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. Situated within the Louisiana R-II School District, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to young learners, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. Its mission is generally centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social development, and preparation for future middle school transitions.

As a cornerstone of the small, historic river town of Louisiana, Missouri, the school plays a vital role in the civic and social life of the area. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their students through structured curricula and community engagement. By emphasizing core subjects and basic educational skills, Louisiana Elementary strives to build a strong academic base for its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

322

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOUISIANA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	33
Black	22
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
33 (10.2 %)
Two or More
26 (8.1 %)
Black
22 (6.8 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	LOUISIANA R-II
Phone:	(573)754-6904
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 24

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44