How many students attend Bayou Woods Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Bayou Woods Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bayou Woods Elementary School?

Students at Bayou Woods Elementary School are 44% African American, 27% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Bayou Woods Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bayou Woods Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Carolyn Park Middle Middle : Slidell Junior High School High : Slidell High School

Bayou Woods Elementary School

Summary:

Bayou Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana, serving 432 students in grades PK-3. As part of the highly-ranked St. Tammany Parish school district, Bayou Woods stands out for its diverse student population, exceptional academic performance, and strong support for special education and low-income students.

Bayou Woods has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 43.75% African American and 17.59% Hispanic students. Academically, the school consistently performs in the top 20-30% of Louisiana elementary schools, with 82% of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and 80% in LEAP English Language Arts - significantly higher than state averages. The school also ranks in the top 15% of Louisiana elementary schools for the performance of its special education and low-income student subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, Bayou Woods stands out for its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.7 to 16.7 over the past three years, lower than the 13.0 to 21.8 ratios of surrounding schools. This smaller class size may contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes and ability to support all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and with additional needs. Overall, Bayou Woods Elementary is a high-performing, equitable, and inclusive school that provides an excellent education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460

(985) 641-1901

District: St. Tammany Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,221

Students who attend Bayou Woods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carolyn Park Middle
	Slidell Junior High School
High:	Slidell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 432

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.8%

White:

27.3%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayou Woods Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bayou Woods Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.8%), White (27.3%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayou Woods Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 7^th best among 12 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Bayou Woods Elementary School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayou Woods Elementary School is $17,221, which is the 5^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayou Woods Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	63.24	290^th	725	60.0%
2008	60.42	329^th	743	55.7%
2009	62.82	315^th	738	57.3%
2010	45.35	462^nd	736	37.2%
2011	61.19	346^th	766	54.8%
2012	47.73	440^th	764	42.4%
2013	34.21	563^rd	772	27.1%
2014	61.63	323^rd	777	58.4%
2015	46.81	452^nd	792	42.9%
2016	79.24	138^th	742	81.4%
2017	67.62	261^st	739	64.7%
2018	59.79	252^nd	728	65.4%
2019	78.56	158^th	731	78.4%
2021	70.68	214^th	729	70.6%
2023	81.89	122^nd	730	83.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	59.55	125^th	333	62.5%
2021	68.49	81^st	306	73.5%
2023	75.87	51^st	296	82.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	83.17	81^st	697	88.4%
2021	71.60	179^th	719	75.1%
2023	80.31	103^rd	723	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.21	152^nd	705	78.4%
2023	74.86	166^th	705	76.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	66.96	261^st	696	62.5%
2022	51.62	368^th	712	48.3%
2023	83.58	93^rd	713	87.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	70.77	123^rd	547	77.5%
2019	94.23	26^th	559	95.3%
2021	76.69	86^th	564	84.8%
2023	86.15	54^th	570	90.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	78.32	29^th	168	82.7%
2019	70.35	46^th	190	75.8%
2021	73.95	42^nd	202	79.2%
2022	81.41	35^th	220	84.1%
2023	63.70	82^nd	233	64.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bayou Woods Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	71.13	139^th	516	73.1%
2022	70.82	147^th	517	71.6%
2023	71.15	124^th	518	76.1%

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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 Woods 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	735	735
1990	582	171	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1991	629	171	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	809
1992	636	175	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
1993	658	186	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
1994	693	203	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
1995	673	238	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1996	673	238	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1997	662	243	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	916
1998	618	264	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	895
1999	578	264	6	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	861
2000	511	268	9	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	800
2001	531	276	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	828
2002	519	308	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	847
2003	519	308	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	847
2004	517	340	9	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
2005	514	349	12	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2006	467	334	14	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
2007	415	347	9	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	799
2008	429	381	10	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	852
2009	426	379	12	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	854
2010	431	350	11	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	837
2011	399	334	11	36	4	0	12	0	796
2012	196	184	1	26	0	0	18	0	425
2013	192	171	1	31	2	0	26	0	423
2014	180	172	2	47	3	0	38	0	442
2015	184	168	0	50	1	1	34	0	438
2016	165	152	0	54	2	0	37	0	410
2017	151	181	1	55	1	2	42	0	433
2018	130	176	0	57	1	2	37	0	403
2019	127	166	0	58	0	2	26	0	379
2020	129	164	5	57	1	3	24	0	383
2021	97	119	7	40	1	1	18	0	283
2022	110	175	7	62	1	1	29	0	385
2023	118	189	8	76	1	1	39	0	432

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 Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	735	33.0	22.2	36.3
1990	767	40.0	19.1	28.6
1991	809	43.0	18.8	30.4
1992	816	44.0	18.5	35.5
1993	853	44.0	19.4	39
1994	904	48.0	18.8	36.7
1995	920	50.0	18.4	38.7
1996	920	50.0	18.4	38.7
1997	916	53.0	17.3	37.4
1998	895	55.0	16.3	41.9
1999	861	55.0	15.7	46.9
2000	800	59.0	13.6	52.9
2001	828	58.0	14.3	50.1
2002	847	63.0	13.4	51.6
2003	847	63.0	13.4	51.6
2004	885	62.0	14.3	56.7
2005	899	63.8	14.1	59.7
2006	840	59.8	14.0	67.6
2007	799	60.3	13.3	68.3
2008	852	61.8	13.8	75.8
2009	854	60.7	14.1	73.7
2010	837	60.4	13.8	75.6
2011	796	57.4	13.8	74.2
2012	425	34.0	12.5	80.2
2013	423	31.0	13.6	81.6
2014	442	38.0	11.6	80.8
2015	438	43.0	10.1	80.1
2016	410	37.0	11.0	81.7
2017	433	29.8	14.4	81.8
2018	403	27.8	14.4	77.2
2019	379	25.1	15.0	82.6
2020	383	23.3	16.4	81.2
2021	283	23.9	11.7	69.3
2022	385	22.9	16.7	58.2
2023	432	27.9	15.4	72.2

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 Woods Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	735	33.0	22.2	36.3
1990	767	40.0	19.1	28.6
1991	809	43.0	18.8	30.4
1992	816	44.0	18.5	35.5
1993	853	44.0	19.4	39
1994	904	48.0	18.8	36.7
1995	920	50.0	18.4	38.7
1996	920	50.0	18.4	38.7
1997	916	53.0	17.3	37.4
1998	895	55.0	16.3	41.9
1999	861	55.0	15.7	46.9
2000	800	59.0	13.6	52.9
2001	828	58.0	14.3	50.1
2002	847	63.0	13.4	51.6
2003	847	63.0	13.4	51.6
2004	885	62.0	14.3	56.7
2005	899	63.8	14.1	59.7
2006	840	59.8	14.0	67.6
2007	799	60.3	13.3	68.3
2008	852	61.8	13.8	75.8
2009	854	60.7	14.1	73.7
2010	837	60.4	13.8	75.6
2011	796	57.4	13.8	74.2
2012	425	34.0	12.5	80.2
2013	423	31.0	13.6	81.6
2014	442	38.0	11.6	80.8
2015	438	43.0	10.1	80.1
2016	410	37.0	11.0	81.7
2017	433	29.8	14.4	81.8
2018	403	27.8	14.4	77.2
2019	379	25.1	15.0	82.6
2020	383	23.3	16.4	81.2
2021	283	23.9	11.7	69.3
2022	385	22.9	16.7	58.2
2023	432	27.9	15.4	72.2

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 Woods Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,080
2018	$14,756
2019	$15,763
2020	$14,737
2021	$19,105
2022	$17,221

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayou Woods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 158^th of 731 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 730 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayou Woods Elementary School)	80	82	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)	83	78	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	69	64	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bayou Woods Elementary School)	88	80	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)	85	80	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	70	62	8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Bayou Woods Elementary School)	57	57
3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)	62	56	6%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	432	14%
African American	166	189	13.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	8
Hispanic	58	76	31%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	127	118	7.1%
Two or More Races	26	39	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.6%	72.2%	10.4%

Schools Near Bayou Woods Elementary School

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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 Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	35614 Liberty Drive	Slidell	70460	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-1901	432	28	15.4	72.2%	118 (27.3%)	189 (43.8%)	76 (17.6%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.0%)								(n/a)	64.0				64.0	73.0				73.0	$17,221
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	259 Brakefield Street	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-5166	320	21	15.4	79.1%	50 (15.6%)	201 (62.8%)	49 (15.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	32	487^th of 675 public elementary schools	27.9%		42.3	444^th of 730 public elementary schools	39.2%	43	59.0	34.0	45.0		45.0	60.0	50.0	62.0		58.0	$17,205
Florida Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	342 Florida Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-1605	492	29	16.7	65.9%	197 (40.0%)	179 (36.4%)	84 (17.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	37.4	452^nd of 675 public elementary schools	33.0%		35.4	480^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.2%	28	56.0	44.0	36.0	39.0	43.0	65.0	62.0	63.0	71.0	66.0	$16,620
Bonne Ecole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Rue Verand	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-0674	763	42	18.0	54.9%	464 (60.8%)	184 (24.1%)	64 (8.4%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (4.6%)	69.7	227^th of 675 public elementary schools	66.4%		72.4	196^th of 730 public elementary schools	73.2%	31	65.0	65.0	55.0	78.0	66.0	74.0	82.0	75.0	84.0	79.0	$14,303
W.L. Abney Elementary	Public	1-5	825 Kostmayer Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 643-4044	1,094	50	21.8	70.3%	260 (23.8%)	685 (62.6%)	81 (7.4%)	23 (2.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.7%)	30.7	494^th of 675 public elementary schools	26.8%		28.9	538^th of 730 public elementary schools	26.3%	44	39.0	47.0	43.0		42.0	63.0	59.0	58.0		60.0	$13,161
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	829 Kostmayer Avenue	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 649-1858	297	17	17.3	76.1%	69 (23.2%)	182 (61.3%)	23 (7.7%)	7 (2.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)								(n/a)											$13,653
Whispering Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	38374 Spiehler Road	Slidell	70458	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3400	560	32	17.2	50.5%	326 (58.2%)	135 (24.1%)	55 (9.8%)	10 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.4%)								(n/a)	81.0				81.0	81.0				81.0	$14,990
Alton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38276 North 5th Avenue	Slidell	70460	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 863-5353	215	15	13.9	88.4%	25 (11.6%)	138 (64.2%)	50 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	50	366^th of 675 public elementary schools	45.8%		68.4	240^th of 730 public elementary schools	67.1%	126	70.0	47.0	58.0		58.0	68.0	62.0	65.0		65.0	$18,493
Honey Island Elementary School	Public	2-3	500 South Military Road	Slidell	70461	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3557	614	36	17.2	46.7%	344 (56.0%)	121 (19.7%)	97 (15.8%)	12 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.9%)								(n/a)	71.0				71.0	80.0				80.0	$15,090
Cypress Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	540 South Military Road	Slidell	70461	St. Tammany Parish	St. Tammany Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 641-3033	657	41	15.9	53.1%	373 (56.8%)	125 (19.0%)	114 (17.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$14,594

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