Winnfield Primary School

Winn Parish
401 South St. John Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
485 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Winnfield Primary School, located at 401 South St. John Street in Winnfield, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Winn Parish School District. As a primary school, the institution is dedicated to the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary education. The school plays a vital role in the town of Winnfield by providing a structured environment where children build the essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school is integrated into the local Winnfield community, functioning as a primary hub for families in the area. By fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, Winnfield Primary aims to prepare its students for the transition to upper-level elementary and middle school programs within the parish. Through its commitment to local educational standards, the school serves as a cornerstone for student growth, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and foundational instruction in a rural Louisiana setting.
485
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    228 (47.0%)
  • White
    210 (43.3%)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.8%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    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: Winn Parish
Phone: (318)628-4105
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 355
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 53
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 101
Grade 4 79
Gender Ratio