- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houma, LA
Bayou Black Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou Black Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001335
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou Black Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou Black Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Black Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Bayou Black Elementary School shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 220174001335 · Houma, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 17.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Bayou Black Elementary School shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bayou Black Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrebonne Hig
Terrebonne High School
1,346 students
- H. L. Bourgeoi
H. L. Bourgeois High School
1,289 students
- South Terrebon
South Terrebonne High School
868 students
- Ellender Memor
Ellender Memorial High School
819 students
- Mulberry Eleme
Mulberry Elementary School
789 students
- This school 177
Bayou Black Elementary School
177 students
What this shows Bayou Black Elementary School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou Black Elementary School compares
Bayou Black Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrebonne Parish reports $13,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou Black Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellender Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou Black Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Houma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
789 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Acadian Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oakshire Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
Standard public school
574 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Black Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou Black Elementary School?
Bayou Black Elementary School has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Black Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou Black Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Bayou Black Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou Black Elementary School?
Bayou Black Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayou Black Elementary School rank among schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Black Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Houma, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrebonne Parish?
Besides Bayou Black Elementary School, Terrebonne Parish also operates Terrebonne High School (1,346 students), H. L. Bourgeois High School (1,289 students), and South Terrebonne High School (868 students). See the Terrebonne Parish district page for the complete list.