- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slidell, LA
Bayou Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001716
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou Woods Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Slidell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Woods Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bayou Woods Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220165001716 · Slidell, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 16:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
Bayou Woods Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bayou Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 431
Bayou Woods Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Bayou Woods Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou Woods Elementary School compares
Bayou Woods 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,823
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Bayou Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Slidell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
749 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Florida Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 17.3:1 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou Woods Elementary School?
Bayou Woods Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slidell, LA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Woods Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 2% 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 Woods Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Bayou Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou Woods Elementary School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Slidell, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou Woods Elementary School?
Bayou Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Slidell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Woods Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Slidell, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Slidell on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides Bayou Woods Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.