- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou L'ourse Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220012001696
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou L'ourse Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: Assumption Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220012001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bayou L'ourse Primary School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 220012001696 · Morgan City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Assumption High School (742 students)
Bayou L'ourse Primary School grew from 146 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bayou L'ourse Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Assumption Hig
Assumption High School
742 students
- Pierre Part El
Pierre Part Elementary School
480 students
- Napoleonville
Napoleonville Primary School
369 students
- Napoleonville 281
Napoleonville Middle School
281 students
- Labadieville P 256
Labadieville Primary School
256 students
- This school 150
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
150 students
What this shows Bayou L'ourse Primary School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou L'ourse Primary School compares
Bayou L'ourse Primary School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▼ 0% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Bayou L'ourse Primary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Assumption Parish reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou L'ourse Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierre Part Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napoleonville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napoleonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Labadieville Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou L'ourse Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Morgan City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Maitland School
Standard public school
199 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Stephensville Elementary School
Standard public school
96 students 8:1 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou L'ourse Primary School
How many students attend Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou L'ourse Primary School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
62.3% of students at Bayou L'ourse Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou L'ourse Primary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou L'ourse Primary School?
Bayou L'ourse Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayou L'ourse Primary School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou L'ourse Primary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Assumption Parish?
Besides Bayou L'ourse Primary School, Assumption Parish also operates Assumption High School (742 students), Pierre Part Elementary School (480 students), and Napoleonville Primary School (369 students). See the Assumption Parish district page for the complete list.