C.M. Washington Elementary School

Summary:

C.M. Washington Elementary School is a public school in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving grades 4-5 with 349 students. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of African American students and economically disadvantaged families, as well as consistently lower academic performance compared to nearby schools and state averages.

C.M. Washington has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (56.73%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 2.31% to 57.46%. The school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is consistently lower than the Lafourche Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were 50% and 60%, respectively, compared to the Lafourche Parish averages of 70% and 78%. The school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at C.M. Washington, ranging from 62.75% to 77.94%, suggests that the school serves a lower-income community, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. In contrast, the nearby Bayou Community Academy Charter School and Chackbay Elementary School have significantly lower free and reduced lunch rates, at 30.49% and 34.27%, respectively. The academic performance gaps between C.M. Washington and the surrounding high-performing schools are substantial, with the nearby schools consistently outperforming C.M. Washington by 20-40 percentage points in LEAP proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 200 Iris Street
       Thibodaux, LA  70301


(985) 446-8471

District: Lafourche Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,720 Help


Students who attend C.M. Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thibodaux Middle School
High:    Thibodaux High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.0%
White:
25.6%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Compare Details C.M. Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58%), White (25.6%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C.M. Washington Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.M. Washington Elementary School is $12,720, which is the 9th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C.M. Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks C.M. Washington Elementary School 471st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See C.M. Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lafourche Parish:

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


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Rank History for C.M. Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.01 505th 725 30.3%
2008 47.62 429th 743 42.3%
2009 49.97 425th 738 42.4%
2010 46.26 451st 736 38.7%
2011 54.22 400th 766 47.8%
2012 48.18 436th 764 42.9%
2013 44.00 465th 772 39.8%
2014 30.85 588th 777 24.3%
2015 29.25 605th 792 23.6%
2016 31.49 554th 742 25.3%
2017 29.85 565th 739 23.5%
2019 31.05 549th 731 24.9%
2021 29.98 513th 729 29.6%
2022 34.62 488th 727 32.9%
2023 33.16 504th 730 31.0%
2024 34.96 471st 675 30.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 34th 44 22.7%
2019 47.23 26th 46 43.5%
2023 12.37 44th 46 4.3%
2024 16.41 20th 20 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.12 160th 333 52.0%
2021 13.22 290th 306 5.2%
2022 19.23 272nd 307 11.4%
2023 29.06 224th 296 24.3%
2024 14.02 194th 208 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.53 559th 682 18.0%
2019 29.63 550th 697 21.1%
2021 29.82 518th 719 28.0%
2022 37.44 474th 724 34.5%
2023 30.06 541st 723 25.2%
2024 33.36 476th 674 29.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.47 14th 19 26.3%
2022 22.53 22nd 26 15.4%
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Rank History for Female students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.14 498th 684 27.2%
2021 34.40 474th 705 32.8%
2022 47.53 395th 701 43.7%
2023 36.68 474th 705 32.8%
2024 36.84 432nd 635 32.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 258th 281 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.76 559th 696 19.7%
2021 30.82 494th 704 29.8%
2022 23.81 559th 712 21.5%
2023 22.50 572nd 713 19.8%
2024 36.41 446th 651 31.5%
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Rank History for African American students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 377th 547 31.1%
2019 28.21 449th 559 19.7%
2021 32.72 393rd 564 30.3%
2022 31.46 419th 562 25.4%
2023 32.10 414th 570 27.4%
2024 31.63 368th 509 27.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.89 52nd 190 72.6%
2022 51.36 108th 220 50.9%
2023 29.56 178th 233 23.6%
2024 51.27 87th 189 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at C.M. Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 479th 516 7.2%
2019 31.15 413th 517 20.1%
2021 28.98 420th 522 19.5%
2022 36.72 385th 517 25.5%
2023 36.13 381st 518 26.4%
2024 38.33 315th 434 27.4%
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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 C.M. Washington 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 660 660
1990 381 280 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1991 476 409 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1992 470 423 16 0 1 n/a n/a 0 910
1993 482 418 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1994 440 437 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1995 362 426 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 362 426 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 391 431 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 361 440 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 810
1999 337 421 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 769
2000 312 424 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 753
2001 304 440 6 4 9 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 199 260 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 199 260 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 187 246 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 157 250 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 230 333 5 3 10 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 216 345 3 10 6 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 241 326 2 10 10 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 261 358 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 266 334 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2011 266 333 5 14 1 0 20 0 639
2012 210 312 5 14 2 0 25 0 568
2013 211 312 9 20 3 0 23 0 578
2014 211 335 3 18 3 0 25 0 595
2015 208 355 5 27 6 0 29 0 630
2016 202 345 7 36 2 0 27 0 619
2017 148 268 4 24 3 0 20 0 467
2018 142 283 4 19 2 0 19 0 469
2019 113 243 7 16 2 0 18 0 399
2020 114 219 2 25 2 0 24 0 386
2021 97 215 2 17 3 0 15 0 349
2022 100 219 1 25 2 0 10 0 357
2023 101 198 3 28 3 0 16 0 349
2024 97 220 3 30 4 0 25 0 379

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 C.M. Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 660 39.0 16.9 45.5
1990 668 36.0 18.5 48.5
1991 898 46.0 19.5 56.8
1992 910 46.0 19.7 56.6
1993 917 50.0 18.3 61.6
1994 890 49.0 18.2 61.9
1995 793 46.4 17.1 61.2
1996 793 46.4 17.1 61.2
1997 827 59.0 14.0 61.5
1998 810 58.0 14.0 62.6
1999 769 58.0 13.3 70.4
2000 753 61.0 12.3 72.9
2001 763 66.0 11.6 75
2002 467 50.7 9.2 75.6
2003 467 50.7 9.2 75.6
2004 442 44.0 10.0 76.9
2005 414 40.4 10.2 77.5
2006 581 56.6 10.3 81.9
2007 580 52.1 11.1 82.1
2008 589 54.4 10.8 82.5
2009 634 47.2 13.4 84.9
2010 619 50.5 12.2 83.5
2011 639 46.8 13.6 82
2012 568 43.0 13.2 82.7
2013 578 39.9 14.4 81.1
2014 595 41.2 14.4 85.7
2015 630 45.0 14.0 86.3
2016 619 50.0 12.3 88.2
2017 467 49.1 9.5 83.9
2018 469 29.2 16.0 85.1
2019 399 23.7 16.8 77.7
2020 386 22.2 17.3 71.2
2021 349 22.1 15.7 68.5
2022 357 22.0 16.1 62.7
2023 349 23.8 14.6 77.9
2024 379 32.8 11.5 81.3

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 C.M. Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 660 39.0 16.9 45.5
1990 668 36.0 18.5 48.5
1991 898 46.0 19.5 56.8
1992 910 46.0 19.7 56.6
1993 917 50.0 18.3 61.6
1994 890 49.0 18.2 61.9
1995 793 46.4 17.1 61.2
1996 793 46.4 17.1 61.2
1997 827 59.0 14.0 61.5
1998 810 58.0 14.0 62.6
1999 769 58.0 13.3 70.4
2000 753 61.0 12.3 72.9
2001 763 66.0 11.6 75
2002 467 50.7 9.2 75.6
2003 467 50.7 9.2 75.6
2004 442 44.0 10.0 76.9
2005 414 40.4 10.2 77.5
2006 581 56.6 10.3 81.9
2007 580 52.1 11.1 82.1
2008 589 54.4 10.8 82.5
2009 634 47.2 13.4 84.9
2010 619 50.5 12.2 83.5
2011 639 46.8 13.6 82
2012 568 43.0 13.2 82.7
2013 578 39.9 14.4 81.1
2014 595 41.2 14.4 85.7
2015 630 45.0 14.0 86.3
2016 619 50.0 12.3 88.2
2017 467 49.1 9.5 83.9
2018 469 29.2 16.0 85.1
2019 399 23.7 16.8 77.7
2020 386 22.2 17.3 71.2
2021 349 22.1 15.7 68.5
2022 357 22.0 16.1 62.7
2023 349 23.8 14.6 77.9
2024 379 32.8 11.5 81.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for C.M. Washington Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,602
2018 $10,523
2019 $10,966
2020 $11,013
2021 $12,376
2022 $12,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on C.M. Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 549th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 504th of 730 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (C.M. Washington Elementary School)5549
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafourche Parish)8076
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (C.M. Washington Elementary School)6156
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafourche Parish)8377
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (C.M. Washington Elementary School)4042
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Lafourche Parish)6158
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (C.M. Washington Elementary School)3744
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lafourche Parish)6871
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (C.M. Washington Elementary School)6869
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafourche Parish)8181
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (C.M. Washington Elementary School)4236
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lafourche Parish)6256
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399349
 12.5%
African American243198
 18.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic1628
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White113101
 10.6%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%77.9%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C.M. Washington Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended C.M. Washington Elementary School.

Students at C.M. Washington Elementary School are 58% African American, 26% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

C.M. Washington Elementary School ranks 471st of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend C.M. Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thibodaux Middle School
High : Thibodaux High School


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