- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houma, LA
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220090002474
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090002474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220090002474 · Houma, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 21.4:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 427
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School compares
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Houma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?
52.3% of students at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School?
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Blue Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houma on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.