Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School serves the northeast part of Houma, LA, within an attendance zone that spans approximately 19.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#363 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School's ranking?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montegut Elementary School, Legion Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School?
627 students attend Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School offer ?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School part of?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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