🏛️ NCES

✏️ Claim School

FUE School

Ferriday Upper Elementary School

📍 Ferriday, Louisiana Public

242

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

12.4:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

3–5

🎓 Grade Levels

3 active grades

19.5

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

✏️ Edit

Ferriday Upper Elementary School, an elementary public school serving grades 3–5 in Ferriday, Louisiana, with 242 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Ferriday, Louisiana, Ferriday Upper Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from grades 3–5. The school operates within the Concordia Parish. With a current reported enrollment of 242 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Ferriday Upper Elementary School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 19.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Ferriday, the student body at Ferriday Upper Elementary School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (82.6%), White (12.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Ferriday Upper Elementary School participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 226 students (93.4%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

242 Students reported

Black / African American 82.6%

200 enrolled students

White 12.4%

30 enrolled students

Two or more races 2.9%

7 enrolled students

Hispanic 2.1%

5 enrolled students

Asian 0%

0 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 242

👦 Male 53.7% (130) 👧 Female 46.3% (112)

🥗 Economic Diversity 93.4%

226 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

3 Grade Levels

5 ★ top

⭐ Community rating

Parents and students rate this school

🗳️

Rating in progress

The public score is revealed once this school reaches 10 reviews. From 5 reviews it already starts ranking in the guide!

0 reviews

Rate this school

Your score

📸 Campus & Facilities Gallery

Explore classrooms, athletic facilities, libraries, and campus grounds

📷

No official campus photos have been uploaded for this school yet.

Claim this profile to add your official school logo, cover header, campus photo gallery, and mission statement.

➕ Add Campus Photos

School facts

Address 151 Martin Luther King, Ferriday, LA 71334

Phone (318) 757-3105

School district Concordia Parish

County Concordia Parish

Grades 3–5

Students 242 students

Student–teacher ratio 12.4:1

Full-time teachers 19.5

Community type Town: Remote

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 31.62007, -91.56033

Map Map ↗

NCES school ID 220048000321

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

Address and how to get there

151 Martin Luther King

Ferriday, LA 71334 Concordia Parish

🚗 Google Maps ↗ 📍 Waze ↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by parents, students, and community members

What grades are taught at Ferriday Upper Elementary School? +

Ferriday Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Louisiana state educational standards.

How many students attend Ferriday Upper Elementary School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Ferriday Upper Elementary School has a total reported enrollment of 242 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Ferriday Upper Elementary School? +

The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Upper Elementary School is 12.4:1, supported by approximately 19.5 full-time equivalent certified teachers.

Is Ferriday Upper Elementary School a public or private school? +

Ferriday Upper Elementary School is a traditional public school located in Ferriday, Louisiana under the administration of the Concordia Parish.

Does Ferriday Upper Elementary School participate in free or reduced-price lunch programs? +

Yes, approximately 226 students (93.4%) at Ferriday Upper Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal National School Lunch Program guidelines.

Where is Ferriday Upper Elementary School located? +

Ferriday Upper Elementary School is located at 151 Martin Luther King, Ferriday, LA 71334. Families can reach the administrative office by telephone at (318) 757-3105 or by visiting the campus during regular school hours.