Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bayou L'ourse Primary School's student population of 155 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou L'ourse Primary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
5%
41%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou L'ourse Primary School's ranking?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is ranked #736 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
155 students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bayou L'ourse Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou L'ourse Primary School offer ?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bayou L'ourse Primary School part of?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is part of Assumption Parish School District.
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