Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#343 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
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 Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School's ranking?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou Black Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School?
674 students attend Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School offer ?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School part of?
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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