Gramercy Elementary School

St. James Parish
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
410 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Gramercy Elementary School, located at 601 E Second Street in Gramercy, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. James Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth for students in the elementary grades. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school works to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Gramercy Elementary plays a vital role in the local town, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and community members. The school environment is structured to support diverse learning needs, utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while striving to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of St. James Parish.
410
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    206 (50.2 %)
  • White
    190 (46.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. James Parish
Phone: (225)258-4804
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 4 134
Grade 5 135
Grade 6 141
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sixth Ward Elementary School
St. James Parish
290 Students
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090 (5.2 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th