- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgan City, LA
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001234
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou Vista Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Vista Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bayou Vista Elementary School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220162001234 · Morgan City, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17.9:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
Bayou Vista Elementary School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bayou Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school
Bayou Vista Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Bayou Vista Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou Vista Elementary School compares
Bayou Vista Elementary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,177
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Bayou Vista Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Morgan City
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Standard public school
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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
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
Standard public school
150 students 16.7:1 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou Vista Elementary School?
Bayou Vista Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Vista Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou Vista Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Bayou Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou Vista Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou Vista Elementary School?
Bayou Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Vista Elementary School rank among schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Vista Elementary School ranks #4 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 St. Mary Parish?
Besides Bayou Vista Elementary School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.