Avery Island Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Hwy 329 Avery Island Road
Avery Island, LA 70513
Avery Island Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
17%
42%
White
76%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Avery Island Elementary School?
119 students attend Avery Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Avery Island Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avery Island Elementary School?
Avery Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avery Island Elementary School offer ?
Avery Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Avery Island Elementary School part of?
Avery Island Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.

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