Serving 139 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (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 139 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Bayou Black Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Black Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
23%
41%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Black Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Black Elementary School is ranked #522 out of 1,251 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Black Elementary School?
139 students attend Bayou Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bayou Black Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Black Elementary School?
Bayou Black Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou Black Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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