Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southdown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southdown Elementary School serves the northeast part of Houma, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southdown Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Educate and Empower Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Southdown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southdown Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#818 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
57%
42%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southdown Elementary School's ranking?
Southdown Elementary School is ranked #818 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southdown Elementary School often compared to?
Southdown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulberry Elementary School, Lisa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southdown Elementary School?
572 students attend Southdown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southdown Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southdown Elementary School?
Southdown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southdown Elementary School offer ?
Southdown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southdown Elementary School part of?
Southdown Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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