Sixth Ward Elementary School

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sixth Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Pearl River, Louisiana, serving students in St. Tammany Parish. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and community engagement. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sixth Ward Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere for its student body. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and family engagement events designed to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and professional development for its staff, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its students and ensure they have the tools necessary for long-term academic success.

335

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sixth Ward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
305 (91.0%)
Hispanic
20 (6.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)863-7126
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 29

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 57