Melville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

536 Fontenot Street
Melville, LA 71353
Melville Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
67%
41%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Melville Elementary School?
153 students attend Melville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Melville Elementary School students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melville Elementary School?
Melville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melville Elementary School offer ?
Melville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Melville Elementary School part of?
Melville Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.

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