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#690 of 1,288 schools in LA
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafourche Parish · Thibodaux, LA
A Lafourche Parish elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
700 Plantation Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Math 20% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.s. Lafargue Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W.s. Lafargue 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Genevieve SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Bayou Blue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #24 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
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.s. Lafargue Elementary School
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 459 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.s. Lafargue Elementary School
What grades does W.s. Lafargue Elementary School serve?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.s. Lafargue Elementary School rank in LA?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School ranks #690 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School a charter school?
No, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.s. Lafargue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W.s. Lafargue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.s. Lafargue Elementary School?
82.8% of students at W.s. Lafargue 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (985) 447-9292
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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