Thibodaux Elementary School
Tel:
(985) 446-6116
Thibodaux Elementary School serves 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Thibodaux Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Thibodaux Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Thibodaux Elementary School is 0.56, 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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 54% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 64% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 57% | 43% |
| White | 35% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Thibodaux Elementary School is Virtual Academy Of Lafourche (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bayou Community Academy Charter School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Thibodaux Bayou Community Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 485 students
0.1 miles
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011 0.1 PK-8 485 - Thibodaux East Thibodaux Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 302 students
0.1 miles
802 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616 0.1 6-8 302 - Thibodaux West Thibodaux Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
0.4 miles
1111 East Twelfth Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6889 0.4 6-8 402 - Thibodaux Virtual Academy Of Lafourche Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 452 students
0.6 miles
639 Harrison Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-2877 0.6 K-12 452 - Thibodaux The Max Charter School Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 120 students
0.8 miles
100 Afton Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70310
(985) 227-9500 0.8 1-8 120
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