Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bayou Blue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 86%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Attendance Zone: Bayou Blue Elementary School serves the northwest part of Houma, LA, covering an area of approximately 49.5 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayou Blue Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bayou Blue Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bayou Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cut Off Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Blue Elementary School?
454 students attend Bayou Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bayou Blue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Bayou Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Blue Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Blue Elementary School part of?
Bayou Blue Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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