Jesse Owens Elementary School

180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jesse Owens Elementary School, located at 203 Thirteenth Street in Gueydan, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vermilion Parish School District. Situated in the heart of a small, close-knit rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for its young learners. As part of a district known for its commitment to student success, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students can build the necessary skills to succeed in their transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jesse Owens Elementary plays a vital role in the Gueydan community, serving as a hub for local families and regional engagement. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in the spirit of its namesake, reflecting values of perseverance, excellence, and achievement. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the future while maintaining the traditional, community-focused values that define education in Southern Louisiana.

180

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesse Owens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Black	8
Two or More	10

White
162 (90.0%)
Two or More
10 (5.6%)
Black
8 (4.4%)

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:	Vermilion Parish
Phone:	(337)536-6541
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 22