Excellent
#64 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 5% in state
Bayou Blue Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Houma, LA
A Lafourche Parish elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1916 Bayou Blue Road, Houma, LA 70364
- Math 86% proficient (2019)
- Reading 83% proficient (2019)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayou Blue Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2016, reaching 85% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayou Blue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,672/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,909
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory Barbarigo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–7 | 3.2 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Legion Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Broadmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Lisa Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #1 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayou Blue Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayou Blue Elementary School
Bayou Blue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Houma, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayou Blue Elementary School
What grades does Bayou Blue Elementary School serve?
Bayou Blue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Bayou Blue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Blue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Blue Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayou Blue Elementary School rank in LA?
Bayou Blue Elementary School ranks #64 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bayou Blue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayou Blue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayou Blue Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Bayou Blue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bayou Blue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayou Blue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bayou Blue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayou Blue Elementary School?
59.7% of students at Bayou Blue Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (985) 879-4378
- Area population (ZIP 70364)
- 28,990
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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