Bayou L'ourse Primary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Bayou L'ourse Primary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (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
Community Size
School Overview
Bayou L'ourse Primary School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bayou L'ourse Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
n/a
42%
White
75%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #657 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
152 students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bayou L'ourse Primary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayou L'ourse Primary School offer ?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
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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