Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bourg Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bourg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bourg Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bourg Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourg Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
42%
White
69%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourg Elementary School's ranking?
Bourg Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bourg Elementary School often compared to?
Bourg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Bourg Elementary School?
403 students attend Bourg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bourg Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourg Elementary School?
Bourg Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bourg Elementary School offer ?
Bourg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bourg Elementary School part of?
Bourg Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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