Teche Elementary School

547 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Teche Elementary School, located on Main Highway in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Martin Parish School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing learning environment for young students in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering social and developmental growth. The school is deeply rooted in the culture of Breaux Bridge, often reflecting the community-oriented spirit of the region.

The institution is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by utilizing the district’s curriculum standards and promoting a supportive atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. By offering a range of primary education services, Teche Elementary aims to equip children with the essential skills, character, and knowledge necessary for their transition into middle school, all while maintaining the unique identity of the Teche area.

547

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teche Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	42
Black	182
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
296 (54.1%)
Black
182 (33.3%)
Hispanic
42 (7.7%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	St. Martin Parish
Phone:	(337)667-6400
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 3 179

Grade 4 190

Grade 5 178