Vidalia Lower Elementary School

Vidalia Lower Elementary School, a medium-sized primary school in Vidalia, Louisiana, one of the schools within Concordia Parish, caters to 415 students, covering grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 10 schools in Concordia Parish (2,911 students total), Vidalia Lower Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Vidalia Lower Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 58%. Beyond that, the school lists 27% Black, 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Concordia Parish overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Vidalia Lower Elementary School records 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.4:1. The state averages about 14.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 85% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Concordia Parish put median household income runs about $39,943, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Concordia Parish runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,396 students), of which Vidalia Lower Elementary School is one.

Vidalia Upper Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Vidalia Lower Elementary School operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Vidalia Lower Elementary School has ticked down 8%, going from 450 students in 2018 to 415 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 68% to 58% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 18.4:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 today.

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