Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou L'ourse Primary School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou L'ourse Primary 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 L'ourse Primary School is 0.51, 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
#565 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
3%
42%
White
67%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou L'ourse Primary School's ranking?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is ranked #565 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
150 students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bayou L'ourse Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou L'ourse Primary School offer ?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou L'ourse Primary School part of?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is part of Assumption Parish School District.
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