DOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Downsville Community Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Union Parish school district, located in Downsville, LA with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Downsville Community Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Downsville Community Charter School (DCCS), located on Highway 151 in Downsville, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for the local educational community. As a public charter institution, the school is designed to provide a tailored learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community engagement while remaining accessible to families within the region. By operating as a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specific instructional strategies intended to meet the unique needs of its student population in a rural setting.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and personal development. By integrating community values with state-mandated curriculum standards, Downsville Community Charter School strives to prepare its students for future success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its commitment to local partnership and student-centered instruction, the school serves as a vital resource for the families of Downsville and the surrounding areas.

For more information, contact Downsville Community Charter School at (318) 982-5318 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.