W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Summary:

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving grades 2-3 with 456 students. The school is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, which is ranked 17th out of 114 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While the surrounding schools, such as St. Charles Elementary and Bayou Community Academy Charter School, significantly outperform W.S. Lafargue in academic achievement, the school faces several challenges. Its academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is significantly lower than the Lafourche Parish and Louisiana state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 67% statewide. Additionally, W.S. Lafargue has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's demographics and socioeconomic factors may contribute to its academic struggles. W.S. Lafargue has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (57.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, and the academic performance of African American students at the school is significantly lower than their White and Hispanic peers. Furthermore, the school has a very high percentage of students (78.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, combined with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.5, suggest that the school may need to address racial achievement gaps and resource disparities to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 2-3

 700 Plantation Road
       Thibodaux, LA  70301


(985) 447-9292

District: Lafourche Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,738 Help


Students who attend W.S. Lafargue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thibodaux Middle School
High:    Thibodaux High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.5%
White:
27.4%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.5%), White (27.4%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lafourche Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is 17.5. 9 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W.S. Lafargue Elementary School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is $11,738. 14 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W.S. Lafargue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lafourche Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafourche Parish 15th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 36.21 508th 725 29.9%
2008 36.54 499th 743 32.8%
2009 29.45 560th 738 24.1%
2010 32.09 542nd 736 26.4%
2011 20.16 659th 766 14.0%
2012 27.96 595th 764 22.1%
2013 28.39 616th 772 20.2%
2014 30.30 594th 777 23.6%
2015 33.07 572nd 792 27.8%
2016 39.64 494th 742 33.4%
2017 21.74 624th 739 15.6%
2018 32.24 482nd 728 33.8%
2019 45.19 420th 731 42.5%
2021 25.24 541st 729 25.8%
2022 23.92 574th 727 21.0%
2023 15.80 644th 730 11.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.76 42nd 46 8.7%
2022 14.62 42nd 48 12.5%
2023 4.11 46th 46 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.91 157th 333 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.39 386th 682 43.4%
2019 44.32 427th 697 38.7%
2021 19.04 603rd 719 16.1%
2022 24.64 582nd 724 19.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.98 18th 23 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.98 417th 684 39.0%
2021 35.36 468th 705 33.6%
2022 29.79 530th 701 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.32 402nd 696 42.2%
2021 20.26 581st 704 17.5%
2022 21.11 582nd 712 18.3%
2023 20.74 582nd 713 18.4%
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Rank History for African American students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 322nd 547 41.1%
2019 58.04 231st 559 58.7%
2021 23.60 458th 564 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.10 14th 168 91.7%
2021 37.90 131st 202 35.1%
2023 23.60 199th 233 14.6%
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Rank History for White students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.28 421st 517 18.6%
2021 31.91 402nd 522 23.0%
2022 16.08 477th 517 7.7%
2023 20.72 455th 518 12.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 846 846
1990 459 537 18 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
1991 348 396 10 0 3 n/a n/a 0 757
1992 330 403 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 331 422 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 344 443 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 797
1995 287 438 10 4 4 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 287 438 10 4 4 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 283 409 9 4 4 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 260 353 8 4 5 n/a n/a 0 630
1999 301 370 8 2 6 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 284 373 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 272 342 9 2 9 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 254 326 7 5 11 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 254 326 7 5 11 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 243 295 6 3 10 n/a n/a 0 557
2005 230 286 7 4 12 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 225 312 6 9 5 n/a n/a 0 557
2007 217 319 7 13 8 n/a n/a 0 564
2008 214 311 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 213 339 7 11 6 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 224 347 6 13 8 n/a n/a 0 598
2011 244 362 4 12 8 0 1 0 631
2012 191 309 5 12 7 0 9 0 533
2013 185 333 7 13 5 0 13 0 556
2014 193 313 6 15 5 0 20 0 552
2015 186 310 10 17 4 0 20 0 547
2016 144 264 10 18 6 0 20 0 462
2017 159 281 8 23 3 0 20 0 494
2018 155 249 5 22 2 0 20 0 453
2019 110 223 3 17 1 0 15 0 369
2020 122 234 2 22 3 0 12 0 395
2021 113 241 4 18 2 0 21 0 399
2022 121 264 2 27 4 0 23 0 441
2023 125 262 4 34 8 0 23 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 846 35.0 24.1 54.1
1990 1015 47.0 21.5 48.4
1991 757 46.0 16.4 64.7
1992 738 50.0 14.7 64.6
1993 763 59.0 12.9 70.8
1994 797 66.0 12.1 67.9
1995 743 65.9 11.3 67.7
1996 743 65.9 11.3 67.7
1997 709 70.0 10.1 60.2
1998 630 69.0 9.1 60.6
1999 687 69.0 10.0 73.1
2000 671 78.0 8.6 75.4
2001 634 66.0 9.6 75.2
2002 603 64.3 9.4 75.3
2003 603 64.3 9.4 75.3
2004 557 57.5 9.7 75.4
2005 539 50.8 10.6 77.4
2006 557 48.4 11.5 78.1
2007 564 49.2 11.5 78.5
2008 544 41.8 13.0 75.2
2009 576 45.3 12.7 79
2010 598 46.2 12.9 81.9
2011 631 44.4 14.1 80.7
2012 533 41.3 12.9 82.4
2013 556 40.3 13.7 80.6
2014 552 42.6 12.9 79.7
2015 547 41.0 13.3 78.8
2016 462 n/a n/a 80.7
2017 494 36.8 13.4 83.4
2018 453 28.8 15.6 82.3
2019 369 27.9 13.2 76.7
2020 395 26.9 14.6 72.9
2021 399 23.9 16.6 66.2
2022 441 27.0 16.3 61.7
2023 456 25.9 17.5 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 846 35.0 24.1 54.1
1990 1015 47.0 21.5 48.4
1991 757 46.0 16.4 64.7
1992 738 50.0 14.7 64.6
1993 763 59.0 12.9 70.8
1994 797 66.0 12.1 67.9
1995 743 65.9 11.3 67.7
1996 743 65.9 11.3 67.7
1997 709 70.0 10.1 60.2
1998 630 69.0 9.1 60.6
1999 687 69.0 10.0 73.1
2000 671 78.0 8.6 75.4
2001 634 66.0 9.6 75.2
2002 603 64.3 9.4 75.3
2003 603 64.3 9.4 75.3
2004 557 57.5 9.7 75.4
2005 539 50.8 10.6 77.4
2006 557 48.4 11.5 78.1
2007 564 49.2 11.5 78.5
2008 544 41.8 13.0 75.2
2009 576 45.3 12.7 79
2010 598 46.2 12.9 81.9
2011 631 44.4 14.1 80.7
2012 533 41.3 12.9 82.4
2013 556 40.3 13.7 80.6
2014 552 42.6 12.9 79.7
2015 547 41.0 13.3 78.8
2016 462 n/a n/a 80.7
2017 494 36.8 13.4 83.4
2018 453 28.8 15.6 82.3
2019 369 27.9 13.2 76.7
2020 395 26.9 14.6 72.9
2021 399 23.9 16.6 66.2
2022 441 27.0 16.3 61.7
2023 456 25.9 17.5 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,040
2018 $11,993
2019 $13,239
2020 $11,804
2021 $11,624
2022 $11,738

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 420th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 644th of 730 Elementary schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W.S. Lafargue Elementary School)6442
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafourche Parish)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W.S. Lafargue Elementary School)7038
 32%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafourche Parish)7864
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (W.S. Lafargue Elementary School)4227
 15%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Lafourche Parish)5545
 10%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369456
 23.6%
African American223262
 17.5%
American Indian18
 700%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1734
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White110125
 13.6%
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%78.3%
 1.6%


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Students who attend W.S. Lafargue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thibodaux Middle School
High : Thibodaux High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended W.S. Lafargue Elementary School.

Students at W.S. Lafargue Elementary School are 57% African American, 27% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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