Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Thibodaux 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 54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thibodaux Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thibodaux Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thibodaux Elementary School often compared to?
Thibodaux Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.s. Lafargue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Thibodaux Elementary School?
595 students attend Thibodaux Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Thibodaux Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thibodaux Elementary School?
Thibodaux Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thibodaux Elementary School offer ?
Thibodaux Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thibodaux Elementary School part of?
Thibodaux Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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