Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bayou Chicot 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 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayou Chicot Elementary School serves the northern part of Ville Platte, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 298.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 10 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayou Chicot Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou Chicot Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Chicot Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#592 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Chicot Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Chicot Elementary School?
661 students attend Bayou Chicot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bayou Chicot Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Chicot Elementary School?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Chicot Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Chicot Elementary School part of?
Bayou Chicot Elementary School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.
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