I would say that this school ranks up there with some of the better schools of Louisiana. The facilities could use some improvement, but I, being from Colorado, am use to newer playgrounds and a more stringent curriculum. The things i would like to see change at this school would be the lack of parent
... Read more teacher communication, with the new principal!, ie NO parent teacher conferences. Also, a much needed discipline reconfiguration! They are way too strict, and i feel a lot of times stepping out of their boundaries as a leader. My child the first day of school was made to sit on the 'slab' because he had not belt. We had just moved here and had not received a conduct book. He then sat on the slab for a week and a half until he came home crying about it.. i had no clue this was happening. You would think they would send a note home or something of that sort. I then, went in and talked to the principal, fortunately that they now have a new principal, she told me there was nothing she would do about. Unfortunately the person still in charge of the disciplinary measures still remains. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/09
Hats off to Mr. Hebert (principal). This school has seen dramatic improvements with our new principal completing his first full school year. The parking has improved greatly with staggered events, car lineup runs efficiently now, and great communication with the parents all year round. Something
... Read more that just wasn't there 15 months ago with the old principal. I can honestly say i'm very happy with kde now. Academically, kde sets a high standard that meets my expectations for when i would homeschool my children in the past. Only complaint is homework time is much longer at kde than maximum homework time set by the lafayette parish school board guideline book for each grade level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
My daughter is completing her first year of 'big school' this year and she loved it! Her Pre-K teachers have been wonderful - she's already reading quite a few sight words and learning to use letter sounds to figure out other words on her own. The staff works hard and sets high goals for the students
... Read more and for themselves. Go Gators! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
I have been with this school for 3 years now, my oldest started pre-k and is now in first grade. All of the teachers that we have had any experience with have been great. My children love going to school. When one of my girls had a problem at the begining of this schol year with another student, the
... Read more tacher found a remedy and implemented it immediatelly and my daughter was put at ease knowing that her teacher cared enough to help her with anything quickly. I gave this school five stars and would have given it more if I could have. I know of parents who have made decisions of where to move t based on keeping their childen in this schoo because they liked it so much. Keep up the great work KDE teachers staff and PARENTS. We as parents are helping our teachers to make a difference. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
this is my sons second year here and we love it!!! everyone at the school has been great! when we walk in the school everyone know our son and tells him hello! We think it is a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/07
It's true to say that teachers do need to get more involved in students. Teachers on recess duty should monitor the students more closely and the principal should followup with parents inquiring about incidents happening at the school with her/her child. Discipline seems to be harsh in some areas like
... Read more not letting a child remove gravel out of their shoes from the playground until they get home. I don't think any faculty member would want to walk around school all day with gravel in their shoes. Parking is a definite problem at this particular school as well as blocked residential driveways during car lineup of parents. On a positive note, safety in the car lineup for the students is OUTSTANDING. Teacher progress reports were also helpful for parents to monitor a child's progress throughout the school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/06
KDE has made every effort to assist my child with any problems that have come up over the school year both academically and for moral support. My first grader sees and knows the principal and assistant principal by name which is important to me. The teachers, tutors and counselors that we have worked
... Read more with have been completely open and ready to try whatever strategy works best. Thank you for all of your hard work from the Administrators to the Maintenance Staff! Allyson Turner Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/05
KDE has many wonderful teachers. The main problem is that many of the teachers do not take an active concern in the children they teach as actual human beings. On the other hand, we have about a half dozen teachers who could teach all of the others so much. Just like doctor's must learn beside mannner.
... Read more Teachers should have to learn how to properly maintain a worthwhile relationship with both the students and the parents who are ultimately responsible for the future of their children. Read less
School Profile for Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Test scores
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LEAP 21* Test Scores
Grade Level: 4
Test Year: 2008
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Lafayette Parish School District
Louisiana
* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
Student enrollment:
711
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
51
Number of classrooms:
38
Music
Choral
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Broussard schools — Katharine Drexel Elementary School is located at 409 St Deporres Ave, Broussard LA 70518. 409 St Deporres Ave is in the 70518 ZIP code in Broussard, LA The school district for Katharine Drexel Elementary School is the Lafayette Parish School District. Katharine Drexel Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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