Thibodaux Elementary School

700 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Thibodaux Elementary School, located at 700 East Seventh Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lafourche Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. As a cornerstone of the local community, it strives to prepare students for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while encouraging active participation in various extracurricular and enrichment activities.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, Thibodaux Elementary seeks to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence. Through its focus on fundamental skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the early academic journeys of children residing in the Thibodaux area.

575

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thibodaux Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	40
Black	327
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Black
327 (56.9%)
White
164 (28.5%)
Two or More
41 (7.1%)
Hispanic
40 (7.0%)
Asian
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:	Lafourche Parish
Phone:	(985)446-6116
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 123

Kindergarten 213

Grade 1 239