North Early Childhood Center

Vernon Parish
4978 University Parkway
Fort Johnson, LA 71459
127 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
North Polk Elementary School is a public school located in Leesville, Louisiana, serving as part of the Vernon Parish School District. Situated on University Parkway, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction and foundational skill development. As a part of the Vernon Parish system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population.

The school is notable for its proximity to the Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) military installation, which significantly shapes its student body and school culture. Due to the high number of military-connected families in the area, North Polk Elementary frequently engages in initiatives designed to support mobile students and their families. The school maintains a focus on community integration, aiming to provide a stable and enriching academic experience for children from both military and civilian backgrounds within the Leesville region.
127
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (43.3%)
  • Black
    46 (36.2%)
  • Two or More
    14 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vernon Parish
Phone: (337)537-5109
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 127
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
East Leesville Early Childhood Center
Vernon Parish
176 Students
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446 (6.5 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K