Albany Upper Elementary School

29777 South Montpelier Road
Albany, LA 70711

320 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Albany Upper Elementary School, located in Albany, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Livingston Parish Public School System. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in the upper elementary grades, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science. The facility is situated on South Montpelier Road, serving as a central hub for the local community and providing a structured environment intended to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Albany Upper Elementary emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills and character education. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, aiming to nurture well-rounded individuals. By engaging both parents and community members, the school strives to maintain a supportive culture that prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and a positive learning experience for all children in the Albany area.

320

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albany Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	39
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
242 (75.6%)
Hispanic
39 (12.2%)
Black
31 (9.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Livingston Parish
Phone:	(225)567-5030
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 3 166

Grade 4 154