North Webster Upper Elementary School

Webster Parish
6245 Hwy. 160
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
140 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
North Webster Upper Elementary School, located in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Webster Parish School District. Typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (generally encompassing grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is situated in a rural community setting, providing a focused environment where faculty and staff work to bridge the transition between lower elementary education and middle school.

As part of the broader North Webster school system, the campus emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student achievement. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by implementing state-aligned curricula and offering various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere in the Cotton Valley area, North Webster Upper Elementary strives to equip its learners with the essential skills, character, and confidence needed to succeed as they advance through their educational journey.
140
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (72.1%)
  • Black
    29 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Webster Parish
Phone: (318)832-4716
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 48
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 48
Gender Ratio