Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bourg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bourg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bourg Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bourg Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourg Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
70%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourg Elementary School's ranking?
Bourg Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bourg Elementary School often compared to?
Bourg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bourg Elementary School?
410 students attend Bourg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bourg Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourg Elementary School?
Bourg Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bourg Elementary School offer ?
Bourg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bourg Elementary School part of?
Bourg Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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