Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayou Boeuf Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayou Boeuf Elementary School serves the northwest part of Thibodaux, LA, covering an area of approximately 45.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Boeuf 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
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through rigorous instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles.
School Rankings
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2013–2024. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Boeuf Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chackbay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Boeuf Elementary School?
209 students attend Bayou Boeuf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bayou Boeuf Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Boeuf Elementary School?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Boeuf Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School part of?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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