Sugarland Elementary School

Iberia Parish
2403 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
301 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Sugarland Elementary School, located at 2403 Jefferson Island Road in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Iberia Parish School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is known for its commitment to the local community, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and collaborative efforts between educators and families, Sugarland Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By prioritizing individualized student growth, the school aims to instill a love of learning and a sense of pride within the New Iberia community.
301
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    221 (73.4%)
  • White
    39 (13.0%)
  • Asian
    16 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Iberia Parish
Phone: (337)365-9624
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 28
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio