J.W. Faulk Elementary School

711 East Willow Street
Lafayette, LA 70501

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.W. Faulk Elementary School is a public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lafayette Parish School System, the school is situated in a central area of the city and operates with a mission to foster academic growth and social development within its diverse student population. The school provides a core curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by programs designed to support student engagement and foundational learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, J.W. Faulk Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their character. With its location on East Willow Street, the school serves as a local hub for families in the neighborhood, striving to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through structured instruction and consistent school-wide initiatives.

424

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.W. Faulk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	16
Black	384
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Black
384 (90.6%)
Hispanic
16 (3.8%)
White
13 (3.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Asian
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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7680
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 38

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J.W. Faulk Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J.W. Faulk Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	48.6%
Male	218	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Willow Charter Academy

Charter School 605 Students

1818 Northeast Evangeline Throughway
Lafayette, LA 70501 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th