Vidalia Lower Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vidalia Lower Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vidalia Lower Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
490 students attend Vidalia Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vidalia Lower Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vidalia Lower Elementary School?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vidalia Lower Elementary School offer ?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Vidalia Lower Elementary School part of?
Vidalia Lower Elementary School is part of Concordia Parish School District.
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