Serving 457 students in grades 2-3, W.s. Lafargue 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 25-29% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.S. Lafargue Elementary School serves the northwest part of Thibodaux, LA, covering an attendance area of approximately 61.3 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge being about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to achieve optimal success for all!
School Rankings
W.s. Lafargue 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 W.s. Lafargue 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
#891 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 W.s. Lafargue Elementary School's ranking?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W.s. Lafargue Elementary School often compared to?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Elementary School, C.m. Washington Elementary School, Thibodaux 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
457 students attend W.s. Lafargue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W.s. Lafargue Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.s. Lafargue Elementary School offer ?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School part of?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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