Very Good
#231 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Thibodaux Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Thibodaux, LA
A Lafourche Parish elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Math 54% proficient (2015)
- Reading 64% proficient (2015)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thibodaux Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2012, to 59% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thibodaux 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| The Max Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #9 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
Thibodaux Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thibodaux Elementary School
Thibodaux Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thibodaux Elementary School
What grades does Thibodaux Elementary School serve?
Thibodaux Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Thibodaux Elementary School?
Thibodaux Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thibodaux Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thibodaux Elementary School rank in LA?
Thibodaux Elementary School ranks #231 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Thibodaux Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thibodaux Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Thibodaux Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thibodaux Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Thibodaux Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thibodaux Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thibodaux Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thibodaux Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thibodaux Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Thibodaux 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (985) 446-6116
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 70301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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