Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, East Houma Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
54%
41%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend East Houma Elementary School?
336 students attend East Houma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Houma Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Houma Elementary School?
East Houma Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Houma Elementary School offer ?
East Houma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is East Houma Elementary School part of?
East Houma Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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