Acadian Elementary School

654 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Acadian Elementary School is a public school located in Houma, Louisiana, serving students in the Terrebonne Parish School District. Situated on Saadi Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Acadian Elementary generally focuses on preparing its young students for future success through a structured curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school plays an active role in the local Houma community, often serving as a hub for families within the surrounding neighborhoods. Beyond classroom instruction, Acadian Elementary typically encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote social-emotional growth and school spirit. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can develop the skills necessary to transition effectively to middle school and beyond.

654

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acadian Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	155
Black	218
Asian	3
Two or More	57
American Indian	43

Black
218 (33.3%)
White
178 (27.2%)
Hispanic
155 (23.7%)
Two or More
57 (8.7%)
American Indian
43 (6.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Terrebonne Parish
Phone:	(985)303-4801
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
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 79

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acadian Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acadian Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	299	45.7%
Male	355	54.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th