Myrtle Place Elementary School

1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Myrtle Place Elementary School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a distinguished educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural enrichment. As a dedicated French Immersion school within the Lafayette Parish School System, it provides students with a unique linguistic experience, allowing them to gain proficiency in French while mastering a rigorous core curriculum. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a global perspective.

Beyond its academic focus, Myrtle Place is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively to support the social and emotional growth of every child. By blending traditional educational standards with immersive language instruction, Myrtle Place Elementary prepares its students to become well-rounded, bilingual citizens, making it a highly regarded pillar of the Lafayette community.

384

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myrtle Place Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	8
Black	78
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
284 (74.0%)
Black
78 (20.3%)
Hispanic
8 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myrtle Place Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myrtle Place Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	49.5%
Male	194	50.5%

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