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#847 of 1,288 schools in LA
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Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish
118 Alcide Street, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Louisiana schools
#847 of 1,288
In Golden Meadow
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#27 of 30
Lafourche Parish
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Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
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About Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden Meadow, LA, part of Lafourche Parish. Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School serves approximately 152 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 1,288 schools in LA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 152 students, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
31% of students at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School Compares
See how Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
118 Alcide Street, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bourg Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 21.9 miles away, in nearby Bourg), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lockport Upper Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 22.4 miles away, in nearby Lockport), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cut Off Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Cut Off), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Golden Meadow, see our Golden Meadow schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 70357 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,273
Median Home Value
$141,400
Median Rent
$771/mo
Population
2,401
College Educated
9.2%
Homeownership
77.4%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Median Age
46.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
What grades does Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School serve?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School rank in LA?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School ranks #847 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Golden Meadow Lower 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (985) 475-7385
Resources & Links
District
Lafourche Parish- District Enrollment
- 14,005
- Schools in District
- 30
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,912
- District Rank
- #27 of 30
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