Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School is owned and operated by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. The school is established to carry out the teaching ministry of the Catholic Church. As such, the religious and educational work efforts shall at all times be in accordance with the teachings and laws of the Roman Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  The pastor has established a School Advisory Committee to further the advancement of excellence in Catholic school education for students at Our Lady of Lourdes School, by providing leadership, direction, and support.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Advisory Committee shall have as its primary concern the ministry of Catholic school education: the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of the students. The School Advisory Committee operates under the guidance of the pastor. In Collaboration with the principal and in conformity with the policies of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the School Advisory Committee shall concern itself with planning, marketing the school to various communities, operational vitality of the school, and policy issues pertaining to the general excellence of Catholic education at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.