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Ossun Elementary School

400 RUE SCHOLASTIQUE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507

Ranked 57 of 157 in Louisiana

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Ossun Elementary School

400 RUE SCHOLASTIQUE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507

About Ossun Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 43% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
518
Total Students
$54574
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39.7%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 13.9%
Black 43.4%
Two+ Races 2.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
39.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
43.4%
Two+ Races
2.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 518
46.1%
239 Female
53.9%
279 Male

Student Population

518 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ossun Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 RUE SCHOLASTIQUE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507

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Phone

(337) 521-7770

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

School recently announced that its School Performance Score improved from a “C” to a “B”, the school shared this on their Facebook page. The school posted a “back-to-school welcome” for the 2025–2026 year, including greeting new staff and readiness preparations.

FAQ

Q1. Who is the current Principal?

Ans. The current Principal is Lorrie Venable. The Assistant Principal is Ami Ellis.

Q2. What is the school mascot and colors?

Ans. The school mascot is the Gator, and the school colors are Royal Blue and Yellow.

Q3. What is the general academic rating of the school?

Ans. Ossun Elementary typically receives an above-average rating.

Louisiana School Performance Score: Has historically received a 'B' or 'C' letter grade from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

Q4. Where can I find my child's grades and attendance records?

Ans. Parents can access their child's grades, attendance, and other information through the LPSS Parent Portal, which is managed via the J-Campus platform.

Q5. Does Ossun Elementary offer an After School Program (ASP)?

Ans. While the school calendar lists events like Parent-Teacher Conferences "After School," dedicated search results for an on-site ASP managed by the school itself are not explicitly available. Many LPSS schools utilize third-party providers (like Sofos or Sunshine House) for before/after care, which often provide transportation from the school. Parents should contact the school office directly to inquire about available on-site or off-site options.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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