Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southdown 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southdown Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southdown Elementary 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 Southdown Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#742 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
59%
41%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southdown Elementary School's ranking?
Southdown Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southdown Elementary School often compared to?
Southdown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulberry Elementary School, Lisa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Southdown Elementary School?
546 students attend Southdown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southdown Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southdown Elementary School?
Southdown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southdown Elementary School offer ?
Southdown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southdown Elementary School part of?
Southdown Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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