Excellent
#136 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 11% in state
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Thibodaux, LA
A Lafourche Parish elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 School Lane, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Math 59% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayou Boeuf Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayou Boeuf 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thibodaux), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,470
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chackbay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Bayou Blue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
| Lockport Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–5 | Not available | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Boeuf Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
What grades does Bayou Boeuf Elementary School serve?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bayou Boeuf Elementary School?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Boeuf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayou Boeuf Elementary School rank in LA?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School ranks #136 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Boeuf Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayou Boeuf Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayou Boeuf Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bayou Boeuf Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayou Boeuf Elementary School?
57.4% of students at Bayou Boeuf 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (985) 633-2352
- Area population (ZIP 70301)
- 48,820
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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