Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School is a public school located in Garyville, Louisiana, serving students in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a specialized curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating these technical subjects into daily learning, preparing students for advanced academic paths and future careers in scientific fields.

The school is deeply rooted in the local Garyville and Mt. Airy communities, providing a structured educational environment that focuses on both academic rigor and character development. By leveraging a magnet program model, the school draws students who are interested in deeper exploration of math and science concepts beyond the standard curriculum. Through a combination of focused instruction and community-oriented support, the institution strives to improve student achievement and provide a competitive educational foundation within the St. John the Baptist Parish school system.

305

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	36
Black	243
Two or More	19

Black
243 (79.7%)
Hispanic
36 (11.8%)
Two or More
19 (6.2%)
White
7 (2.3%)

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:	St. John the Baptist Parish
Phone:	(985)535-5400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
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 56

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 22