Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

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Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School ranks 142 nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-5 in Houma, Louisiana, with a student population of 426. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student body, and commitment to equity across different student groups.

Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School consistently outperforms the Lafourche Parish and Louisiana state averages in LEAP test scores, with 79% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 72% for the district and 62% for the state. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby schools, with significant percentages of Hispanic, Native American, and multi-racial students. Notably, Bayou Blue ranks in the top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools for the performance of female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and special education students.

While Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School stands out for its academic achievements and equity, the school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.78% in 2021-2022 to 59.62% in 2022-2023. This suggests growing economic challenges in the community. Additionally, the school's ranking for English Language Learner (ELL) students is in the bottom 10% of Louisiana elementary schools, indicating a need for additional support and resources in this area. Compared to nearby Terrebonne Parish schools, Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic performance and has a more diverse student population, but some nearby schools have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

115 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364

(985) 876-0625

District: Lafourche Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,707

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 7^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is 17.2. 17 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is $11,707. 15 elementary schools in the Lafourche Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School 142^nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lafourche Parish:

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

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Rank History for Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	60.78	296^th	729	59.4%
2022	62.13	285^th	727	60.8%
2023	57.43	335^th	730	54.1%
2024	78.84	142^nd	675	79.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	18.01	42^nd	45	6.7%
2022	29.12	36^th	48	25.0%
2023	43.72	29^th	46	37.0%
2024	55.97	9^th	20	55.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.57	92^nd	97	5.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	39.00	193^rd	307	37.1%
2023	55.07	122^nd	296	58.8%
2024	67.70	60^th	208	71.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	52.21	350^th	719	51.3%
2022	58.10	299^th	724	58.7%
2023	47.56	400^th	723	44.7%
2024	81.48	93^rd	674	86.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	25.58	21^st	26	19.2%
2023	62.02	8^th	23	65.2%
2024	60.13	2^nd	8	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	59.67	307^th	705	56.5%
2022	54.26	334^th	701	52.4%
2023	55.16	339^th	705	51.9%
2024	80.44	114^th	635	82.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	59.85	285^th	704	59.5%
2022	62.85	270^th	712	62.1%
2023	63.49	277^th	713	61.2%
2024	80.23	121^st	651	81.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	57.69	204^th	564	63.8%
2022	43.14	314^th	562	44.1%
2023	54.72	237^th	570	58.4%
2024	72.80	121^st	509	76.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	56.42	91^st	202	55.0%
2022	48.80	119^th	220	45.9%
2023	45.27	138^th	233	40.8%
2024	69.40	46^th	189	75.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	5.20	6^th	6	0.0%
2022	22.09	6^th	6	0.0%
2023	63.45	3^rd	7	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	47.05	312^th	522	40.2%
2022	48.95	293^rd	517	43.3%
2023	42.36	343^rd	518	33.8%
2024	74.40	104^th	434	76.0%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	298	31	1	56	26	0	25	437
2021	270	32	2	62	21	0	35	422
2022	257	33	3	60	26	0	33	412
2023	250	34	2	66	29	1	44	426
2024	243	37	1	74	29	1	44	429

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	437	16.9	25.8	59
2021	422	19.8	21.2	47.6
2022	412	21.6	19.0	40.8
2023	426	20.4	20.8	59.6
2024	429	24.9	17.2	65

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 Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	437	16.9	25.8	59
2021	422	19.8	21.2	47.6
2022	412	21.6	19.0	40.8
2023	426	20.4	20.8	59.6
2024	429	24.9	17.2	65

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 Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$9,777
2022	$11,707

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	115 Mazerac Street	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 876-0625	429	25	17.2	65.0%	243 (56.6%)	37 (8.6%)	74 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.3%)	78.8	142^nd of 675 public elementary schools	79.0%		57.4	335^th of 730 public elementary schools	54.1%	193	79.0					87.0	73.0	76.0		78.0	$11,707
Bayou Blue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1916 Bayou Blue Road	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 879-4378	481	33	14.4	59.7%	298 (62.0%)	32 (6.7%)	64 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (12.5%)								(n/a)											$11,050
Legion Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	710 Williams Avenue	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4822	290	22	13.1	79.7%	62 (21.4%)	127 (43.8%)	66 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.7%)	60.6	285^th of 675 public elementary schools	57.8%		59.9	314^th of 730 public elementary schools	57.0%	29	66.0		54.0	41.0	58.0	71.0	75.0	77.0	83.0	76.0	$15,192
Broadmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1010 Broadmoor Avenue	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 303-4806	594	42	14.3	59.8%	347 (58.4%)	122 (20.5%)	44 (7.4%)	6 (1.0%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.3%)	80.3	131^st of 675 public elementary schools	80.6%		84.6	91^st of 730 public elementary schools	87.5%	40	61.0	84.0	68.0	85.0	74.0	81.0	80.0	88.0	87.0	83.0	$11,514
Lisa Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6639 Lisa Park Avenue	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 876-1055	583	36	16.1	63.6%	260 (44.6%)	167 (28.6%)	51 (8.7%)	5 (0.9%)	34 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.1%)	81.3	123^rd of 675 public elementary schools	81.8%		76.7	169^th of 730 public elementary schools	76.8%	46	69.0	83.0	77.0	66.0	73.0		83.0	92.0	86.0	89.0	$12,459
Honduras Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	530 Grand Caillou Road	Houma	70363	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4819	263	23	11.4	72.6%	49 (18.6%)	81 (30.8%)	96 (36.5%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.5%)	64.3	265^th of 675 public elementary schools	60.7%		53.7	361^st of 730 public elementary schools	50.5%	96	77.0	69.0			73.0	77.0	57.0			67.0	$14,066
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2550 Coteau Road	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 868-4267	674	39	17.2	70.2%	311 (46.1%)	111 (16.5%)	163 (24.2%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.3%)	76.2	167^th of 675 public elementary schools	75.3%		73	194^th of 730 public elementary schools	73.4%	27	70.0	76.0	77.0	79.0	75.0	70.0	76.0	81.0	79.0	76.0	$11,826
Village East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 Lafayette Woods	Houma	70363	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4839	376	24	16.0	68.6%	73 (19.4%)	111 (29.5%)	147 (39.1%)	4 (1.1%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	47.7	377^th of 675 public elementary schools	44.1%		52.6	367^th of 730 public elementary schools	49.7%	10	68.0	69.0	52.0	51.0	61.0	51.0	60.0	64.0	71.0	60.0	$14,571
Oakshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5459 Vicari Street	Houma	70364	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4829	588	37	15.8	63.6%	270 (45.9%)	141 (24.0%)	69 (11.7%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (11.7%)	72	200^th of 675 public elementary schools	70.4%		65.7	267^th of 730 public elementary schools	63.4%	67	63.0	69.0	63.0	77.0	69.0	78.0	72.0	78.0	88.0	79.0	$11,307
Acadian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1020 Saadi Street	Houma	70363	Terrebonne Parish	Terrebonne Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 303-4801	627	39	16.2	72.7%	176 (28.1%)	202 (32.2%)	139 (22.2%)	4 (0.6%)	45 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.7%)	70	222^nd of 675 public elementary schools	67.1%		44.1	433^rd of 730 public elementary schools	40.7%	211	74.0	73.0			74.0	75.0	68.0			72.0	$13,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School

How many students attend Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?

Students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School are 57% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% American Indian.

Is Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School a good school?

Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School ranks 142^nd of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School in?

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