Bayou Blue Elementary School

Bayou Blue Elementary School serves 481 students in prekindergarten through second grade in Houma, Louisiana, establishing a strong academic foundation in the early years. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 14.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention during these crucial developmental stages. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 30th among Louisiana's 1,290 schools, placing it in the 98th percentile statewide.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 83% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while an outstanding 86% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to building solid literacy and numeracy skills from the earliest grades. Located on Bayou Blue Road in Lafourche Parish, the school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $69,953 and median home values average $189,000.

While 17% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the school successfully supports students from various educational backgrounds, with a poverty rate of 16.3% in the surrounding area. Bayou Blue Elementary sits in a mid-size suburban setting that offers families the benefits of a close-knit community while maintaining access to broader educational and cultural opportunities in the greater Houma area.