Cecilia Primary School

As a medium-sized primary school in Cecilia, Louisiana, Cecilia Primary School serves 656 students from grades pre-K through 2, operated by St. Martin Parish. Enrollment runs roughly 45% bigger than the state mean of about 453.

Across the 15 schools in St. Martin Parish (6,680 students total), Cecilia Primary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Cecilia Primary School lists that the largest single group is White at 51%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 32% Black, 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. By comparison, St. Martin Parish as a whole is about 63% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, On paper, Cecilia Primary School has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. The state averages around 14.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 91% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, St. Martin Parish reports that median household income runs about $55,960, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across St. Martin Parish's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,696 students), Cecilia Primary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Cecilia Junior High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. Cecilia Primary School's enrollment has contracted 12% since 2018, when it stood at 743 (now 656). White enrollment moved from 59% to 51% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 19.5:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.