- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houma, LA
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220174001341
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Houma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in Houma, LA.
School address
District: Terrebonne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220174001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220174001341 · Houma, LA Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 19:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrebonne High School (1,346 students)
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Coteau-Bayou Blue 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
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
627 students
What this shows Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School compares
Coteau-Bayou Blue 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 8% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
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 Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. L. Bourgeois High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Terrebonne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Coteau-Bayou Blue 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
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
Southdown Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 22:1 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School
How many students attend Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houma, LA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School is 19:1, which is 13% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Houma, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School?
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School rank among schools in Houma?
By Resource Investment Index, Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary School ranks #7 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 Coteau-Bayou Blue 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.