Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bayou Black Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bayou Black Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou Black Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Black Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#400 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 Bayou Black Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Black Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Black Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School, Montegut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Black Elementary School?
172 students attend Bayou Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bayou Black Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Black Elementary School?
Bayou Black Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayou Black Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bayou Black Elementary School part of?
Bayou Black Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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