Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(985) 631-9268
Bayou L'ourse Primary School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Bayou L'ourse Primary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bayou L'ourse Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bayou L'ourse Primary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bayou L'ourse Primary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #291 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 43% |
| White | 72% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Assumption Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bayou L'ourse Primary School is Morgan City High School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stephensville Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is J.s. Aucoin Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Amelia J.s. Aucoin Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 267 students10
3.5 miles
739 Julia Street
Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2464 3.5 PK-5 267 - Gibson Gibson Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 182 students10
5.6 miles
6357 S. Bayou Black Drive
Gibson, LA 70356
(985) 575-3260 5.6 PK-6 182 - Morgan City Stephensville Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 126 students10
6.2 miles
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366 6.2 PK-8 126 - Morgan City Wyandotte Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 367 students10
6.2 miles
2 Glenwood Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724 6.2 PK-5 367 - Morgan City Morgan City Junior High School Math: 62% | Reading: 72%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 499 students10
7.5 miles
911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922 7.5 6-8 499
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