Martin Park Elementary School

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Park Elementary School is a public school located in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving students within the Rapides Parish School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on preparing elementary-aged children for their future educational transitions by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development.

As part of the Rapides Parish school system, Martin Park Elementary focuses on community involvement and academic growth through a structured curriculum. The school utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to encourage holistic development. With its focus on stability and student success, the school serves as a key educational anchor for families living in the Alexandria area.

281

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	2
Black	252
Two or More	13

Black
252 (89.7%)
White
14 (5.0%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Hispanic
2 (0.7%)

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:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)448-1695
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 37

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	43.8%
Male	158	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)