Marksville Elementary School

Avoyelles Parish
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
625 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Marksville Elementary School, located at 430 West Waddil Street in Marksville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Avoyelles Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, providing a structured environment intended to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school plays a central role in the local Marksville community, acting as a hub for families and supporting the educational growth of children during their formative years.

The institution operates with a commitment to preparing students for future academic success by aligning its curriculum with state standards. Beyond its academic programming, Marksville Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate community involvement and maintain a supportive school climate. By prioritizing both student achievement and character development, the school strives to provide a stable learning foundation that equips its pupils with the essential tools needed for their transition into higher grade levels.
625
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    334 (53.4%)
  • White
    217 (34.7%)
  • Two or More
    62 (9.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.6%)
  • 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: Avoyelles Parish
Phone: (318)253-7464
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 515
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 45
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 69
Grade 6 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lafargue Elementary School
Avoyelles Parish
581 Students
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331 (7.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th