Byrd Avenue Primary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Attendance Zone: Byrd Avenue Primary School serves the northeast part of Bogalusa, LA, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byrd Avenue Primary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Byrd Avenue Primary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
77%
42%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School?
303 students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Byrd Avenue Primary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byrd Avenue Primary School offer ?
Byrd Avenue Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byrd Avenue Primary School part of?
Byrd Avenue Primary School is part of City Of Bogalusa School District.
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