Ferriday Lower Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferriday Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ferriday Lower Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'My school is my family!'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferriday Lower Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
86%
42%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Concordia Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
313 students attend Ferriday Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ferriday Lower Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferriday Lower Elementary School?
Ferriday Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferriday Lower Elementary School offer ?
Ferriday Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferriday Lower Elementary School part of?
Ferriday Lower Elementary School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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