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#854 of 1,288 schools in LA
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Elementary School · Assumption Parish · Morgan City, LA
An Assumption Parish elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1397 Hwy 662, Morgan City, LA 70380
- Math 37% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bayou L'ourse Primary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayou L'ourse Primary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,402/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morgan City), 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
$54,504
Median home value
$138,300
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70380; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.s. Aucoin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Belle Rose Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 168 | Compare → |
| Labadieville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 275 | Compare → |
| Napoleonville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Assumption Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is listed in Assumption Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is a public elementary school in Morgan City, LA, part of Assumption Parish, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayou L'ourse Primary School
What grades does Bayou L'ourse Primary School serve?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou L'ourse Primary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayou L'ourse Primary School rank in LA?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks #854 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bayou L'ourse Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 L'ourse Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayou L'ourse Primary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bayou L'ourse Primary School a charter school?
No, Bayou L'ourse Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayou L'ourse Primary School a Title I school?
No, Bayou L'ourse Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
63.2% of students at Bayou L'ourse Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Assumption Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (985) 631-9268
- Area population (ZIP 70380)
- 21,043
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 70380; 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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