Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bayou Blue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 86%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayou Blue Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bayou Blue Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
7%
41%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Bayou Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cut Off Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Blue Elementary School?
481 students attend Bayou Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bayou Blue Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Bayou Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou Blue Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Blue Elementary School part of?
Bayou Blue Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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