LOUISE EL

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Louise Elementary School, located at 408 Second St in Louise, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for the Louise Independent School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students from early childhood through the elementary grades are supported by a close-knit faculty. The school is committed to foundational academic excellence, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare its students for the transition to middle school.

Given its location in the heart of Wharton County, the school benefits from the small, rural character of the Louise community, which typically fosters strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local families. The educational philosophy at Louise Elementary prioritizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages student participation and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to provide each student with the attention necessary to thrive academically and grow within their tight-knit educational setting.

273

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOUISE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	162
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
162 (59.3%)
White
96 (35.2%)
Black
6 (2.2%)
Two or More
6 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LOUISE ISD
Phone:	(979)648-2262
Website:	http://louiseisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 39

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 40