St. Ignatius Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

Home > Louisiana > St. Landry Parish > Grand Coteau

St. Ignatius Elementary School

5.00 (3 reviews)

180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541

Tel: (337) 662-3325

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

The history of St. Ignatius School in Grand Coteau goes back more than a century.

It had its beginning on Easter Monday, April 7, 1890, under the guidance of the Religious of the Sacred Heart.

The school was then called Sacred Heart Parochial, which was the name of the parish church at that time.

The name of the school was changed from Sacred Heart Parochial School to St.

Ignatius School. This was done in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus whose priests are the administrators of the church parish. St. Ignatius is also the patron saint of schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 345 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Ignatius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1890

Student Body

Total Students

345 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Ignatius Elementary School's ranking?

St. Ignatius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Ignatius Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 6/22/2015

I graduated in 1968 and very proud of the fact I attended St Ignatius school . I use my knowledge of ethics and honor still today in my daily life ! I'm 61 years old, retired, still married to the same person for 38 years . We have 4 children .

- Posted by Student/Alumni - rapha

5 10/28/2014

I am the grandfather of Riley Guidry and I am amazed and very happy to see what she has accomplished so far. My wife Rhonda and I plan on being very involved in all of her school and every day activities. Please keep up the good work. Thank You Mark Patin

- Posted by Parent - mark.

5 10/27/2012

I am a seventh grade student at this school. The amount of students in whole school and the number of students in every grade is incorrect. We go to the grades of Pre-K for three year old children to eighth grade. This school is a really great one. We receive knew students in my class every year. This school is great!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - mcl12

Endorse St. Ignatius Elementary School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

July 21, 2026

Choosing Between a Traditional 草榴社区 School and a Microschool

Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.

July 21, 2026

The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House

A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.

July 21, 2026

How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026

Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked LA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 345 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Louisiana is $9,588 for elementary schools and $11,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Louisiana is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).