Vacherie Primary School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
41%
41%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vacherie Primary School?
119 students attend Vacherie Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Vacherie Primary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vacherie Primary School?
Vacherie Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vacherie Primary School offer ?
Vacherie Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Vacherie Primary School part of?
Vacherie Primary School is part of St. James Parish School District.
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