Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
1%
41%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School?
167 students attend Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School offer ?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School part of?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 2/22/2010
I feel the need to let the parents of our community know the quality of education their children may be exposed to as a first grader at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School. I can recall fond memories of my early education learning and playing as a happy child. For some reason I do not remember the torment of yelling teachers, “jail-like” seating arrangements, and unending homework. For over 6 months, my daughter has endured what I can only describe as hell. This problem was brought to the attention to the school administration and we were assured the problem would be resolved. Still, my daughter cries daily. For the parents of special needs children be aware that part of your child’s “quality” education may include frequent yelling or screaming by those staff members “qualified” to educate them. Homework, by no means, is meant to be fun and exciting, but does not need to be a nightly tearful journey. Students are being embarrassed for not reading the teacher’s mind and instead following the directions given on homework assignments. For what reason does my daughter have to endure the fury of an educator unhappy with her job but too close to retirement to find a new career? Why must these students suffer? Students, well my daughter at least, are afraid to speak out about the way they are being treated fearful they may be singled-out or retaliated against. Speaking out to the school has accomplished nothing! As a parent, the best I can do is share this information with fellow parents to hopefully prepare them for the frustration that is our great public school system.
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