Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cut Off Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cut Off Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Cut Off, LA, covering an area of approximately 99.9 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 14.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cut Off Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All COES Students Can L.E.A.R.N. Listen Attentively Engage in Learning Always Try My Best Read, Retain, and Respond Never Give Up
School Rankings
Cut Off Elementary 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 Cut Off Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#411 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)18.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cut Off Elementary School's ranking?
Cut Off Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cut Off Elementary School often compared to?
Cut Off Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou Blue Elementary School, Galliano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cut Off Elementary School?
395 students attend Cut Off Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cut Off Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cut Off Elementary School?
Cut Off Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cut Off Elementary School offer ?
Cut Off Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cut Off Elementary School part of?
Cut Off Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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