Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
Total Students | 215 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 10% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
Black | 1% | 43% |
White | 69% | 45% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.61 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lafourche Parish School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is South Lafourche High School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Golden Meadow Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Golden Meadow Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 255 students
0.2 miles
124 North Third Street
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7669 0.2 3-5 255 - Golden Meadow Golden Meadow Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 359 students
1.6 miles
630 South Bayou Drive
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7314 1.6 6-8 359 - Galliano Galliano Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
2.7 miles
148 W. 158th Street
Galliano, LA 70354
(985) 632-7211 2.7 PK-5 431 - Cut Off South Lafourche High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,044 student
4.5 miles
16911 East Main Street
Cut Off, LA 70345
(985) 632-5721 4.5 8-12 1,044 - Larose Larose-cut Off Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 512 students
7.1 miles
13356 West Main Street
Larose, LA 70373
(985) 693-3273 7.1 6-8 512
School Reviews
2 I feel the need to let the parents of our community know the quality of education their children may be exposed to as a first grader at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School. I can recall fond memories of my early education learning and playing as a happy child. For some reason I do not remember the torment of yelling teachers, “jail-like” seating arrangements, and unending homework. For over 6 months, my daughter has endured what I can only describe as hell. This problem was brought to the attention to the school administration and we were assured the problem would be resolved. Still, my daughter cries daily. For the parents of special needs children be aware that part of your child’s “quality” education may include frequent yelling or screaming by those staff members “qualified” to educate them. Homework, by no means, is meant to be fun and exciting, but does not need to be a nightly tearful journey. Students are being embarrassed for not reading the teacher’s mind and instead following the directions given on homework assignments. For what reason does my daughter have to endure the fury of an educator unhappy with her job but too close to retirement to find a new career? Why must these students suffer? Students, well my daughter at least, are afraid to speak out about the way they are being treated fearful they may be singled-out or retaliated against. Speaking out to the school has accomplished nothing! As a parent, the best I can do is share this information with fellow parents to hopefully prepare them for the frustration that is our great public school system. - Posted by Parent - janas |
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