Drew Elementary School

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Drew Elementary School, located at 1132 Highway 15 in West Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is known for being a key part of the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

The school operates with a focus on preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing structured curricula and fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and families. Located in the West Monroe area, Drew Elementary benefits from a close-knit school culture that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction. By maintaining a commitment to educational excellence and character development, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning for the children in the surrounding community.

537

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Drew Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	20
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
478 (89.0%)
Black
26 (4.8%)
Hispanic
20 (3.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)396-7186
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 17

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 81