Pesson Addition Elementary School

619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pesson Addition Elementary School, located on Broussard Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with community engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pesson Addition emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often highlighting the importance of character development and school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and participation. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school remains committed to partnering with families to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive in their early elementary years.

427

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pesson Addition Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	16
Black	351
Asian	2
Two or More	22

Black
351 (82.2%)
White
36 (8.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.2%)
Hispanic
16 (3.7%)
Asian
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:	Iberia Parish
Phone:	(337)369-9907
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 23

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pesson Addition Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pesson Addition Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	49.6%
Male	215	50.4%

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