Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayou Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Vista Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Bayou Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Vista Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Vista Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Vista Elementary School?
353 students attend Bayou Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bayou Vista Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Vista Elementary School?
Bayou Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou Vista Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Vista Elementary School part of?
Bayou Vista Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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