Port Allen Elementary School

609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Port Allen Elementary School, located at 609 Rosedale Street in Port Allen, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Baton Rouge Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of its students, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social growth. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Port Allen Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for families in the Port Allen area. The school often prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the faculty and staff work to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that reflects the values and culture of the surrounding West Baton Rouge community.

345

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	30
Black	277
Two or More	4

Black
277 (80.3%)
White
34 (9.9%)
Hispanic
30 (8.7%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)

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:	West Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)343-7586
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 92

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Port Allen Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Port Allen Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	54.2%
Male	158	45.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Cohn Elementary School

West Baton Rouge Parish

217 Students

806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 5th