Honey Island Elementary School

500 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461

607 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Honey Island Elementary School, located at 500 South Military Road in Slidell, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school while maintaining strong community ties within the Slidell area.

Beyond core academics, Honey Island Elementary places a significant focus on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. With its location in a residential part of Slidell, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often working closely with parents to support individual student needs and promote a well-rounded educational experience.

607

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honey Island Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	96
Black	122
Asian	11
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
338 (55.7%)
Black
122 (20.1%)
Hispanic
96 (15.8%)
Two or More
37 (6.1%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)641-3557
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 2 313

Grade 3 294