Little Pearl Elementary School

98 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Little Pearl Elementary School, located in Pearl River, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School District. Catering to students in their early academic years, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster both cognitive development and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular activities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is situated along Highway 11, placing it as a central hub for the local Pearl River community. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Little Pearl Elementary is dedicated to building a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to support academic achievement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and utilizing modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, instilling a lifelong love for learning in its student body.

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Pearl Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
72 (73.5%)
Hispanic
13 (13.3%)
Black
6 (6.1%)
Two or More
5 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0%)

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)863-5906
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 34

Kindergarten 64