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#219 of 253 private schools in LA

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School

Elementary School · Houma, LA

A private elementary school in Houma, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

300 VERRET ST, Houma, LA 70360

  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,263.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Enrollment575
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis De Sales Cathedral 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,827/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,365

Median home value

$297,100

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Two or More2.8%
Native American1.9%
Black1.7%
Asian0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Matthew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–70.3 mi94Compare →
Legion Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–60.8 mi290Compare →
Acadian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–41.0 mi627Compare →
St Gregory Barbarigo SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–71.0 mi146Compare →

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.

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School is listed in Houma, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis De Sales Cathedral School

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Houma, LA, serving approximately 575 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis De Sales Cathedral School

What grades does St Francis De Sales Cathedral School serve?

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Francis De Sales Cathedral School?

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales Cathedral School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis De Sales Cathedral School rank in LA?

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School ranks #219 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Francis De Sales Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis De Sales Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Francis De Sales Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis De Sales Cathedral School a religious school?

St Francis De Sales Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
575
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Terrebonne Parish
Area population (ZIP 70360)
28,810
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
37.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70360; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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