Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Not reported M - M

School Overview

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (EHCC) is a major state-operated prison facility located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. While the facility serves as a secure penal institution for adult male inmates, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Beyond its primary role as a medium-security correctional facility, it acts as a significant hub for the Louisiana prison system by serving as the primary reception and diagnostic center for male inmates entering the state system, where they are evaluated before being assigned to permanent housing across other facilities.

In terms of programming, EHCC emphasizes rehabilitation through various educational and vocational opportunities. The facility offers adult basic education, GED preparation, and specialized job training programs designed to improve the post-release employability of the incarcerated population. By focusing on vocational skill-building and administrative processing, the center plays a critical role in the management of Louisiana’s inmate population and the state’s broader correctional strategy.

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School Details

Status:	Closed
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Special School District
Phone:	(225)319-4516
Grade Range:	M - M
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M